Post Award Finance Specialist II
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. This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted. As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
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
- annual and sick time off
- paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
