Sponsored Projects Grants & Contracts Officer
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 17, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/08/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38171B
Job Title
Sponsored Projects Grants & Contracts Officer
Working Title
Sponsored Projects Grants & Contracts Officer - Remote
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY: Preference will be provided to residents in the state of Utah but highly qualified residents within the United States will be considered.
VP Area
President
Department
00644 - Office of Sponsored Projects
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$55,000 - $75,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Sponsored Projects Officers ( SPO) on the Federal and Foundation Grants and Contracts Team provide centralized support to University of Utah faculty seeking external funding for research, public service, and sponsored institutional projects. This position provides support during most aspects of the research project life cycle, from federal and foundation proposal review to award review to providing expertise in policy guidance and administrative management of research awards to faculty and staff. SPOs are the university's authorized liaisons for administrative and contractual matters with award sponsors. Previous experience with federal and foundation grant and/or contract applications and awards is preferred, as is experience working with federal regulations or in a highly regulated field. The position requires strong problem solving, reading comprehension, organizational, and communication skills.
The value of being an employee at the University of Utah goes far beyond your base salary, so we encourage you to carefully consider and compare our total package offer. This package includes a variety of excellent employee benefits, including health care coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave time as well as other valuable benefits, services, and programs such as tuition reduction. One example is the U's retirement benefits which amount to a 14.2% contribution in addition to your annual salary.
You may view the U's total compensation estimator to calculate the approximate value of your total compensation at www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php. If you have any questions on how to use the estimator tool, please contact Human Resources at 801-581-7447.
Responsibilities
1. Provides expert advice and guidance on research proposals, awards and administrative processes.
2. Reviews and finalizes proposals for submission to sponsoring entities.
3. Coordinates budget preparation with faculty for research and clinical studies.
4. Analyzes proposed budgets for accuracy, potential profit/loss and payment restrictions.
5. Analyzes proposals, awards and agreements for compliance and consistency with federals and state laws and regulations, University policy and practice, research compliance restrictions and guidelines, financial and academic requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
6. Negotiates terms and conditions with sponsoring entities for proposals, awards, cooperative agreements and sub-contracts.
7. Establishes & manages awards. Assists in solving problems related to the administration of awards.
8. Assists faculty and staff in preparation of competitive and non-competitive grants and contract proposals.
9. Reviews and interprets sponsoring agency submission and expenditure requirements.
10. Coordinates interaction between other research administration areas.
11. Manages data via database.
12. Identifies and communicates appropriate funding opportunities.
13. Provides formal and informal training to faculty and staff.
This position provides support in highly specialized areas of Research Administration. The Office of Sponsored Projects is a customer service organization dedicated to supporting a diverse client set including University administration, faculty, support staff and sponsoring entities.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or equivalency required (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years experience working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts or other agreements required. The ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently under extreme pressure and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
An advanced degree in Public Administration, Law or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience within an academic or higher education environment preferred. Computer literacy in data management, document preparation and management, spreadsheet creation and presentation software is also preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Previous experience with federal and foundation grant and/or contract applications and awards is preferred, as is experience working with federal regulations or in a highly regulated field. The position requires strong problem solving, reading comprehension, organizational, and communication skills.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/08/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38171B
Job Title
Sponsored Projects Grants & Contracts Officer
Working Title
Sponsored Projects Grants & Contracts Officer - Remote
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY: Preference will be provided to residents in the state of Utah but highly qualified residents within the United States will be considered.
VP Area
President
Department
00644 - Office of Sponsored Projects
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$55,000 - $75,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Sponsored Projects Officers ( SPO) on the Federal and Foundation Grants and Contracts Team provide centralized support to University of Utah faculty seeking external funding for research, public service, and sponsored institutional projects. This position provides support during most aspects of the research project life cycle, from federal and foundation proposal review to award review to providing expertise in policy guidance and administrative management of research awards to faculty and staff. SPOs are the university's authorized liaisons for administrative and contractual matters with award sponsors. Previous experience with federal and foundation grant and/or contract applications and awards is preferred, as is experience working with federal regulations or in a highly regulated field. The position requires strong problem solving, reading comprehension, organizational, and communication skills.
The value of being an employee at the University of Utah goes far beyond your base salary, so we encourage you to carefully consider and compare our total package offer. This package includes a variety of excellent employee benefits, including health care coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave time as well as other valuable benefits, services, and programs such as tuition reduction. One example is the U's retirement benefits which amount to a 14.2% contribution in addition to your annual salary.
You may view the U's total compensation estimator to calculate the approximate value of your total compensation at www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php. If you have any questions on how to use the estimator tool, please contact Human Resources at 801-581-7447.
Responsibilities
1. Provides expert advice and guidance on research proposals, awards and administrative processes.
2. Reviews and finalizes proposals for submission to sponsoring entities.
3. Coordinates budget preparation with faculty for research and clinical studies.
4. Analyzes proposed budgets for accuracy, potential profit/loss and payment restrictions.
5. Analyzes proposals, awards and agreements for compliance and consistency with federals and state laws and regulations, University policy and practice, research compliance restrictions and guidelines, financial and academic requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
6. Negotiates terms and conditions with sponsoring entities for proposals, awards, cooperative agreements and sub-contracts.
7. Establishes & manages awards. Assists in solving problems related to the administration of awards.
8. Assists faculty and staff in preparation of competitive and non-competitive grants and contract proposals.
9. Reviews and interprets sponsoring agency submission and expenditure requirements.
10. Coordinates interaction between other research administration areas.
11. Manages data via database.
12. Identifies and communicates appropriate funding opportunities.
13. Provides formal and informal training to faculty and staff.
This position provides support in highly specialized areas of Research Administration. The Office of Sponsored Projects is a customer service organization dedicated to supporting a diverse client set including University administration, faculty, support staff and sponsoring entities.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or equivalency required (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years experience working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts or other agreements required. The ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently under extreme pressure and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
An advanced degree in Public Administration, Law or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience within an academic or higher education environment preferred. Computer literacy in data management, document preparation and management, spreadsheet creation and presentation software is also preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Previous experience with federal and foundation grant and/or contract applications and awards is preferred, as is experience working with federal regulations or in a highly regulated field. The position requires strong problem solving, reading comprehension, organizational, and communication skills.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or equivalency (two years relevant work experience is equivalent to one year of education)?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts or other agreements?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
