OSP Grant and Contract Specialist I - 530970

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The OSP Grant and Contract Specialist I assists researchers and staff with reviewing and processing sponsored project proposals and budgets under general supervision. With guidance, the specialist ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations for pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities. The role provides oversight and review of grant and contract activities prepared by researchers and their administrative teams and resolves standard matters. It reviews and approves proposals and is responsible for timely submission to the sponsor. The specialist serves as a liaison between the University and the sponsor and may instruct college-level staff on electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements.

The position also assists faculty and staff in analyzing sources of sponsored support, preparing and processing applications and proposals for sponsored funding, and administering pre-award and non-financial post-award contracts and grants. It reports to the Sponsored Program Admin department and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of business, contract, finance, grant, and/or legal experience, or a master's degree.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Customer service orientation and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Approximately two years of professional work experience.
• Experience preparing and processing grant and/or contract proposals and administering sponsored agreements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and budget development.
• Proficiency with database applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers and staff in reviewing and processing sponsored project proposals and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local government regulations for pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities.
• Provide oversight and review of grant and contract activities prepared by researchers and their administrative teams, resolving standard matters.
• Review and approve proposals and ensure timely submission to sponsors.
• Serve as liaison between the University and sponsors.
• May instruct college-level staff in the use of electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements.
• Assist faculty and staff in analyzing sources of sponsored support.
• Assist with preparation and processing of applications and proposals for sponsored funding.
• Assist with pre-award and non-financial post-award administration of contracts and grants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level