GrantContract Officer IV
GrantContract Officer IV
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Job Summary
This position assists Principal Investigators in their Department/College by performing administrative and technical functions associated with grants contracts and other agreements from external funding sources. The grants administrator also serves as a liaison to the Office of Sponsored Projects OSP Institutional Review Board IRB Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee IACUC the Office of the Vice President and Research and other campus entities as necessary. This position will be working within the preaward office for the SVPHS Research Unit. The office is responsible for providing preaward support for Basic Science Departments within the School of Medicine. The GCO position will work directly with researchers in the departments to prepare research funding applications. This work may include researching and answering questions about sponsor guidelines being aware of and understanding new grant mechanisms working with the researcher to create project budgets assisting with formatting of applications providing feedback regarding sections of the application answering questions regarding University of Utah research policies and procedures monitoring award status and working with the departments and OSP to get new awards set up. This position is eligible for telework in a hybrid telework & inperson environment. About the SVPHS Research Unit The SVPHS Research Unit seeks to strengthen programs departments and colleges within University of Utah Health by assisting in: research strategic planning decision support goal setting administrative and programmatic expertise and program development. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace who believes that belonging is everyones responsibility. We prioritize our teams wellbeing and actively support each other. We strive to create a positive and supportive team atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. About the University of Utah and Benefits The University of Utah is located at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and offers a rich benefits package including affordable health insurance on the first day generous retirement contributions of 14.2 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month tuition reduction for employees and families paid parental leave and more . Please visit our Benefits website for more information: https://www .hr .utah/benefits/
Responsibilities
Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a GCO III Proficient with the full range of proposals submitted by the department. Proficient with the full range of award administration activities including award setup modification and maintenance. Ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures/policies. Provides recommendations for updates in procedures/policies. Subject Matter Expert in a variety of GCO activities including but not limited to general feedback on industry contract review content contribution etc . Makes substantive contributions to trainings process development and unit resources Consistently works on highly complex problems requiring independent action and decision making. Must determine best course of action to resolve problems and frequently makes recommendations for improvement. Knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with indepth understanding of the professional field 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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree or Bachelors degree four years of related experience or 12 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
This position assists Principal Investigators in their Department/College by performing administrative and technical functions associated with grants contracts and other agreements from external funding sources. The grants administrator also serves as a liaison to the Office of Sponsored Projects OSP Institutional Review Board IRB Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee IACUC the Office of the Vice President and Research and other campus entities as necessary. This position will be working within the preaward office for the SVPHS Research Unit. The office is responsible for providing preaward support for Basic Science Departments within the School of Medicine. The GCO position will work directly with researchers in the departments to prepare research funding applications. This work may include researching and answering questions about sponsor guidelines being aware of and understanding new grant mechanisms working with the researcher to create project budgets assisting with formatting of applications providing feedback regarding sections of the application answering questions regarding University of Utah research policies and procedures monitoring award status and working with the departments and OSP to get new awards set up. This position is eligible for telework in a hybrid telework & inperson environment. About the SVPHS Research Unit The SVPHS Research Unit seeks to strengthen programs departments and colleges within University of Utah Health by assisting in: research strategic planning decision support goal setting administrative and programmatic expertise and program development. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace who believes that belonging is everyones responsibility. We prioritize our teams wellbeing and actively support each other. We strive to create a positive and supportive team atmosphere that fosters personal and professional growth. About the University of Utah and Benefits The University of Utah is located at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and offers a rich benefits package including affordable health insurance on the first day generous retirement contributions of 14.2 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month tuition reduction for employees and families paid parental leave and more . Please visit our Benefits website for more information: https://www .hr .utah/benefits/
Responsibilities
Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a GCO III Proficient with the full range of proposals submitted by the department. Proficient with the full range of award administration activities including award setup modification and maintenance. Ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures/policies. Provides recommendations for updates in procedures/policies. Subject Matter Expert in a variety of GCO activities including but not limited to general feedback on industry contract review content contribution etc . Makes substantive contributions to trainings process development and unit resources Consistently works on highly complex problems requiring independent action and decision making. Must determine best course of action to resolve problems and frequently makes recommendations for improvement. Knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with indepth understanding of the professional field 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. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree or Bachelors degree four years of related experience or 12 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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