Senior Award Coordinator, Office of Sponsored Programs: UTIA

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Award Coordinator plays a critical role in the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) Office of Sponsored Programs by independently managing a complex portfolio of sponsored awards and non‑financial agreements from acceptance through ongoing administration. As a subject‑matter expert in sponsored programs, this position ensures alignment with federal, state, sponsor, and university requirements while applying advanced judgment and strong analytical skills to navigate high‑risk, high‑dollar, and multi‑year awards. The role also serves the broader UTIA community by providing clear guidance, mentoring junior staff, and partnering with faculty and campus stakeholders to keep research moving forward.

Requirements

• Subject‑matter expert in sponsored programs
• Advanced judgment and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Independently managing a complex portfolio of sponsored awards and non‑financial agreements from acceptance through ongoing administration
• Ensuring alignment with federal, state, sponsor, and university requirements
• Applying advanced judgment and strong analytical skills to navigate high‑risk, high‑dollar, and multi‑year awards
• Providing clear guidance to the broader UTIA community
• Mentoring junior staff
• Partnering with faculty and campus stakeholders to keep research moving forward

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Compensation
• Innovation leadership
• Career development and coaching
• Continued education
• Extensive list of development and training possibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees