Contracts and Grants Specialist II
Contracts and Grants Specialist II
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$ 48722 - 55000
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
Assist Program Director with all shared-services level assignments related to the Pre-Award Shared Services (PASS) unit. These assignments include but are not limited to the preparation and review of proposals leading to submission budgets and other proposal related documents and working as a liaison with Office of Research (OR) as the Authorized Organizational Official (AOR).
Responsibilities:
Advises faculty or executive leadership from units participating in the Pre-Award Shared Services (PASS) Dept. and their departmental administrators on interpretation of sponsor guidelines forms regulations and policies related to proposal & budgetary requirements.
Prepares sponsor forms including budgetary application forms and ancillary submission documents for inclusion with the proposal submission as well as internal administrative forms as appropriate. Reviews and ensures accuracy of approved cost share requirements including the source amount and authorized signatures of committed cost share wherever necessary.
Ensures that research proposals routed through the University Huron Research Suite (HRS) system along with any applicable special considerations (e.g. budget cost share release time reduced IDC space needs etc.) are secured and approved by appropriate University officials (e.g. Chair Dean/Director VP etc.).
Act as a liaison between the faculty departments collaborators Office of Research (OR) and sponsors with all aspects of sponsored research proposal administration.
Provides grants and contracts administrative support for pre-award activities to develop grant submissions; assists with budget and document development for proposal submissions; ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies (including but not limited to: IRB IACUC EHS Tech Transfer and Export Control).
Provides high quality service and attention to detail and ensures that proposals and related sponsor requested Just-In-Time requirements are completed in a timely manner.
Attends relevant internal and external professional development trainings seminars and conferences PASS unit. staff meetings etc. (e.g. EXCIT ENSPIRE Research Development and proposal development kick-off meetings).
Serve as backup support for the Faculty Cluster Initiative (FCI) proposals as required or during low-volume periods.
Other duties or special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal written and verbal skills and the ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences in professional settings.
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills and critical analyses abilities while maintaining a high-volume and multifaceted portfolio.
Demonstrated ability to work independently take initiative and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Knowledge and experience with University of Central Florida policies and procedures.
Knowledge and experience in working with Federal regulations as they relate to contracts and grants is preferred.
Experience with NSF (National Science Foundation) NIH (National Institutes of Health) Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA is preferred.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $48722- $55000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Office of Research - OperationsWork Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm. Schedule may vary as required.Type of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$48722.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
