Grants & Contracts Admin

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 08/28/2026.

Position Summary:

The Grant and Contract Administrator position is responsible for pre-and post-award support for grants and contracts received by UNC. Pre-awardsupport facilitates the preparation and submission of proposals for grants andcontracts to external sponsors. Post-award support manages grants and contracts received by UNC. TheOffice Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) provides leadership and supportto UNC stakeholders for externally funded (sponsored) research and scholarlyactivities that advance the teaching research and service missions of theuniversity.

Job Duties:

Pre-Award (40%)
Budget development:Work withprincipal investigators/project directors (PIs/PDs) from assignedcolleges/divisions to develop and vet grant proposal budgets for submission toexternal sponsors in accordance with sponsoring agency guidelines/regulationsand in accordance with university policies and procedures. Review sub-awardeebudgets and ensure compliance with sponsoring agency guidelines/regulations.
Proposal development and submission:Review requestfor proposals (RFPs) from funding agencies coordinate with PIs/PDs from assigned colleges/units toensure that proposal complies with all relevant RFP requirements. Ensure thatproposals are submitted appropriately following the RFP and university/ORSPpolicies and procedures with university authorizing signatures by applicationdeadline. For electronic proposal submissions ensure that the university andauthorized personnel are registered in online systems and that PIs/PDs andother key personnel have login access. Collect and vet sub-awardee compliancedocumentation. Collect proposal data internallyusing Streamlyne and route proposals internally for review and signature priorto submission to the funding agencies.

Post-Award (40%)
Grant setup:Meet with PIs/PDs to plan initialactivities on new grants and contracts. Coordinate with GrantAccountant/General Accounting Office to set up awards accounts.
Grant Monitoring:Monitor grant activity incooperation with Grant Accountant/General Accounting Office to ensurecompliance with relevant regulations. Interface with campus offices ( Accounting Payroll Purchasing etc.) to address grant questions orissues that may arise during the conduct of the project. Process journalentries post award Subrecipient monitoring export control/Foreign influence(checking for foreign students working on grants). Support PIs/PDs and relatedstaff as they monitor and manage their awards. Interpret sponsor policiesuniversity policies U.S. governments Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200and federal and state regulations related to the terms and conditions of theaward the conduct of the project and the delivery and reporting of projectresults. Monitor match accounts to ensure compliance with cost sharingrequirements of sponsor. Manage time & effort reporting for assignedcolleges/divisions as required by federal regulations and in accordance withuniversity policy. Assist department level staff involved with grants inexecuting grant requirements related to fiscal reporting invoicing and otherfinancial correspondence and actions with external sponsors and internalconstituents. Work with ORSP and faculty to respond to questions and awardadjustments communicated by award data is captured and maintained in Streamlyne.
Grant closeout:Close out awards with sponsoringagencies according to university state and federal regulations.

Training (5%)
As directed the GCA position will provide trainingdirectly to ORSP stakeholders.

Other (15%)
Assist with other duties assigned by ORSPleadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree OR anequivalent combination of education training and work experience withgrant/contract budget development proposal development and submission orproject administration experience preferably in an academic setting orsimilarly complex detail-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

A working knowledge of the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 and federal regulations (e.g. PAPPGFAR and governing sub awardee policies). The ability to communicate andcoordinate with a wide range of funding agencies and principal investigators ina clear prompt and tactful manner. Sound fiscal and time management skillsattention to detail and a high degree of flexibility as demonstrated fromprior work experience. Well-developed computer skills with advanced Excel orother spreadsheet programs. Proficiency or the ability to learn databases andfinancial systems (e.g. Access Banner). The ability to work in acollaborative and collegial manner with Research Administrator(CRA) desirable.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley Colorado. UNCs commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobilityUNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals educators and in life. Please visit UNCs Career Hubto learn more about UNCs strategic plan school programs and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check educational check and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature approval by the Board of Trustees and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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