University of Central Florida-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Orlando, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

College of Engineering and Computer Science: As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA. Focused on addressing society's biggest challenges, faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy, aerospace, computer vision, cybersecurity, transportation, health care and the environment, areas of focus that will drive the college's future growth. UCF is the nation's No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries, and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nation's top computer programming teams. The Opportunity : The Finance Business Center supporting the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences and the College of Sciences can change services or modality depending on the needs of the constituents that are supported by these services. The Post-Award Specialist performs day-to-day post-award research administration conducted in the Finance Business Center. The Specialist will be responsible for working with administrative managers within assigned colleges, divisions, and the Central Research Office to ensure efficient transaction processing and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely information to make informed, data-driven decisions. UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

  • Provide consultation/guidance to Principal Investigators (PIs) regarding Post-Award activities. This can include available budgets, compliance/limitations, or developing options.
  • Assist with award setup and modifications for new or incremental funding by entering information on behalf of the PI.
  • Review expenditure requests associated with grants to determine if it is allowable, allocable, and reasonable. This can include payroll, travel, and procurement.
  • Support PIs with completing their certification cards. This can include processing buyouts, cost shares, and release time.
  • Proactively notify PIs (and chair/director) about new awards or incremental funding and recommended steps.
  • Liaison between PI and Office of Research or Research Foundation.
  • Support PIs in completing deliverables by sending reminders.
  • Update cost allocation for research faculty or staff under the PI.
  • Troubleshoot issues for other Post-Award staff and represent leadership as needed.
  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .
  • Related Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience in higher education or with a federal agency.
  • Prior research administration experience.
  • Prior grant or accounting experience.
  • Attention to detail when reviewing grant and contract documents.
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply grant and contract laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies, as well as the ability to explain research administration and grant compliance to others.
  • Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to support, configure, run reports, enter data, or process information.
  • Experience with Huron Research Suite and Workday for financial processing.
  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and 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
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