Grants & Contracts Specialist/Sr., Post Award - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

UTHealth Houston Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Grants/Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist to assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the unit’s research activities. The role develops and administers procedures to support compliance with regulations governing government and private research grants and contracts, and interprets and applies those procedures and regulations. The position focuses on post-award administration, while also assisting with pre-award work. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position. The role requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure when applicable, and personnel in such positions may be routinely reviewed for factors that could affect this ability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute for the required education.
At least 2 years of experience required.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
For positions involving access to critical infrastructure, must be able to maintain its security or integrity.

Responsibilities

Assist Principal Investigators with pre- and post-award administration and coordination.
Analyze proposed grant and contract proposals and awards for special conditions or restrictions, and establish controls as needed to ensure compliance.
Advise Principal Investigators and their staff on allowability and allocability, including by providing information and guidelines from granting agencies.
Distribute information to Principal Investigators about contractual provisions and obligations.
Adjust budgets based on contract requirements.
Coordinate the establishment of grant protocols with institutions involved in similar activities identified by the grant.
Assist in developing progress plans with professional organizations in relation to grant-funded research or training objectives.
Compile financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or school level.
Negotiate with agencies regarding contract or subcontract renewals.
Oversee grant and contract close-out, including final financial reports to grant agencies.
Create and maintain inventories of assets procured under contract and grant accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time—approximately 37–38 days per year.
Additional vacation accrual with longer service.
Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.