Pre-Award Specialist- Faculty Shared Services
Pre-Award Specialist- Faculty Shared Services
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JOB SUMMARY
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is competitively recruiting talented grants and contracts/sponsored project professionals to join our growing research administration team. Sponsored Program Services (SPS) is responsible for administering
a portfolio of $375M in annually awarded funding across all UConn campuses and UConn Health. We are a topranked public research university and land grant institution rurally situated in the Quiet Corner of Northeast Connecticut.
The PreAward Grants and Contracts Specialist provides daytoday management and oversight for a high volume of preaward administration. It is important to note that this role will need to be conducted on site on occasion in Storrs CT.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides technical assistance guidance and advice to faculty administrators and other professional staff for sponsored project administration.
- Reviews financial and administrative aspects of proposals or transactions to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes University policy and sponsor guidelines and requirements.
- Serves as a liaison between investigators academic units and other administrative offices.
- Following University policies sponsor requirements and state and federal requirements identifies and assists with resolving grant and contract issues pertaining to budget cost sharing fiscal administrative and procedural constraints and other similar matters.
- Maintains records in accordance with university state federal and sponsor requirements. Provides records as requested and collaborates with SPS leadership in response to audits.
- May participate in policy and procedure discussions and recommend policy or procedural changes as appropriate to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- May participate in the development and delivery of sponsored program training. Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and/or the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Experience with electronic research administration systems (such as grants research NSPIREs and eRA Commons).
- Experience working in an institution of higher education.
- Experience working in a high volume high production and/or sponsoredresearchintensive environment.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a fulltime permanent position. Candidates must be able to work on site on occasion in Storrs CT. The University offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable work environment.
For additional information regarding benefits visit: Other rights terms and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at Staff Positions Search #498694 to upload a resume a cover letter and contact information for three 3 professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 18 2025.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
