Open Rank Research and Grants Specialist (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

3d•$50,160 - $79,076•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medicine, Divisions of Endocrinology and Rheumatology, seeks a Research and Grants Specialist at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The Research and Grants Specialist is responsible for high-level research-related financial tasks and will help oversee post-award grant operations. This position will work closely with the Division Administrators, PIs and key administrative staff with the divisions to ensure accurate grant and clinical trial contracting. This position will also interact with and collaborate closely with the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) and external sponsors on billing and financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
One (1) year of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration (for Intermediate Level).
Two (2) years of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration (for Senior Level).
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Three (3) years of grant experience at an institution of higher learning.
Experience with University of Colorado finance systems (i.e., InfoEd, m-Fin, Concur, Marketplace).
Clinical, laboratory, or research experience.
Contracts and finance experience.
Program and/or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Creates/monitors/maintains monthly financial reports for all PI’s that have research funding as well as reports for leadership in the Division.
Ensures that the award setup accurately reflects the terms and conditions of the award as well as anticipated spending; requests appropriate rebudgeting from OGC and/or sponsor when required.
Prepares documentation for OGC to draft subcontracts; monitors contract execution, account set-up, invoicing, and compliance.
Reviews all expenditures to ensure that division researchers adhere to institutional policies and procedures, as well as to all applicable federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations.
Completes Journal Entries and Payroll Expense transfers as needed on grant accounts.
Works with Pre-Award Coordinator or Pre-Award Shared Services to process progress reports, including working with Principal Investigators to prepare and submit progress reports (RPPRs) as required by project sponsors.
Provide post-award services for Clinical Trials.