Post Award Finance Specialist II

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Award Finance Specialist IIs perform post-award sponsored program functions associated with the post-award administration of awards and are responsible for the management of sponsored awards from setup through the project closeout. This position will report to a Post Award Finance Specialist III.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial or compliance-related roles involving data entry, reporting, or procedural oversight.
• Experience in sponsored project support, preferably in an institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving expertise, with hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Huron Research Suite and Workday, or similar research administration systems, with demonstrated adaptability to new technologies and platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook for daily administrative and communication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review award documents to identify necessary critical information and perform all data entry functions in Research Administration system for new awards, modifications, extensions, budget transfers, no cost extensions etc.
• Interpretation and implementation of post award policies and financial compliance in regard to sponsored research projects.
• Ensure appropriate setup and management of sponsored projects and maintain accurate documentation to demonstrate adherence to compliance requirements and any special award terms and conditions.
• Analyze award terms for allowability and allocability and ensure that costs are consistently handled per UCF policy and sponsor requirements.
• Review statement of work and other contract and grant requirements for various sponsors including federal, state, municipal, or private organizations depending on the Hub to which they are assigned.
• Act as a primary point of contact for matters related to executed sponsored projects and act as a liaison between the PI, sponsor and UCF for all executed awards.
• Work with department administrators, PIs and sponsors to ensure smooth functioning of the award through its life cycle including assisting with pre-expenditure reviews in Workday and performing administrative closeout functions, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

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