Post-Award Grants Specialist

University of Colorado • Remote, CO

3d • $59,012 - $90,937 • Remote

About The Position

The Post-Award Grants Specialist provides comprehensive post-award support for basic science awards in the Department of Orthopedics, managing the full post-award lifecycle from project set-up through close-out. The position may also support clinical trials and other projects as needed. Depending on level, the role may contribute to workflow analysis and improvement and serve as a subject matter expert in basic science post-award grant management.

At the senior level, the specialist independently manages post-award responsibilities and supports faculty with financial reporting and guidance. At the principal level, the role also includes centralized oversight and tracking of post-award activities, reporting to management and senior leadership, leading team training and process-improvement projects, and leading basic science post-award programs covering approximately $45 million in active sponsored-project dollars.

This position is remote for employees located in the United States. In-person attendance at events and important meetings may be required as needed. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or a year-for-year substitution of a combination of education and related technical, military, or paraprofessional experience.
• Senior level: at least 2 years of professional post-award experience in government, healthcare, non-profit, or academic research administration.
• Principal level: at least 3 years of professional post-award experience in government, healthcare, non-profit, or academic research administration.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all institutional levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Math and accounting skills suited to creating and revising budgets and reconciling expenses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or revising budgets and reconciling expenses.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing financial reports to manage sponsored projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic post-award accounting.
• Experience working with CU Data.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with InfoEd Proposal Development System or similar grant management software.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage post-award duties for basic science grants and contracts.
• Provide faculty with monthly financial reports and ongoing post-award guidance.
• Manage the post-award process from project set-up through close-out, including ongoing financial reviews, journal entries, payroll expense transfers, and procurement-related duties.
• Conduct monthly or quarterly financial review meetings with faculty serving as Principal Investigators on basic science projects.
• Maintain comprehensive electronic files of post-award work and a current log of assigned duties.
• Help streamline post-award management and support across basic science, translational, and clinical research.
• Manage priorities independently and proactively resolve issues.
• At the principal level, improve financial review formats, provide basic science post-award reports to management as needed, centrally oversee and track post-award activities, and report to senior leadership as needed.
• Cross-train with team members on other research administration functions, including clinical trials post-award and budget negotiations.
• Assist with special projects, such as improving financial reports or automating data.
• Stay current with sponsor guidelines, university policies and procedures, and federal regulations.
• Provide support for the broader research finance program, including tracking spending on start-up packages.
• At the principal level, lead team cross-training in post-award activities and assist with other training, including pre-award, as needed.
• At the principal level, lead projects to streamline post-award activities and improve project management.
• At the principal level, support departmental leadership in strategic planning for research administrative support.
• At the principal level, lead basic science post-award programs, including sponsored projects with approximately $45 million in active dollars under management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
• Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the Retirement 401(a) Plan.
• Accrued paid time off.
• 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
• 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
• 15 holiday days per year.
• Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
• Reduced-rate ECO Pass for RTD bus and light rail service.
• Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

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