Senior Subaward Specialist, Sponsored Projects

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Senior Subaward Specialist serves as the University of Nevada, Reno’s subject matter expert for administration and oversight of subawards throughout the sponsored project lifecycle. The position leads risk assessment, agreement preparation and negotiation, compliance review, post-award monitoring, and closeout for subrecipients funded through federal, state, nonprofit, industry, and other sponsored programs.

Working independently and using a high level of professional judgment, the specialist evaluates prospective subaward recipients, prepares agreements and modifications, incorporates sponsor and regulatory requirements, and monitors compliance with University, NSHE, sponsor, and federal requirements. The position manages complex and higher-risk subaward relationships while promoting stewardship of sponsored funds and mitigating institutional risk.

The specialist also provides subaward compliance and audit support, develops and refines policies, procedures, and agreement templates, delivers training and technical assistance, and helps resolve complex subaward matters and improve institutional subaward administration. The position reports to the Manager, Grants and Contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of related work experience, or a master’s degree and two years of related work experience.
• Related professional experience involving financial, contractual, regulatory, audit/compliance, research, or business administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead subaward activities across the sponsored project lifecycle, including risk assessment, agreement preparation and negotiation, compliance review, post-award monitoring, and closeout.
• Assess the risk of prospective subaward recipients.
• Develop and prepare subaward agreements and modifications.
• Incorporate applicable sponsor and regulatory requirements into subaward agreements.
• Monitor subrecipient compliance with University, NSHE, sponsor, and federal regulations.
• Manage complex and higher-risk subaward relationships to support stewardship of sponsored funds and mitigate institutional risk.
• Provide subaward-related compliance and audit support.
• Develop and refine subaward policies, procedures, and agreement templates.
• Provide training and technical assistance.
• Assist in resolving complex subaward matters and improving institutional subaward administration.

Benefits

• University-matched retirement contribution; the listed University contribution is 19.25%.
• 100% vesting in the faculty retirement plan from the first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Annual leave, sick leave, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Fitness center memberships, including spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Discounts at participating local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling and advising services to employees and eligible dependents.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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