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Sponsored Award Services Coordinator-Sponsored Project Accounting


Job Location:

Memphis, TN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 30
Posted: 7 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Market Range: 09

Hiring Salary: $22.77- $30.71/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Sponsored Award Services Coordinator provides transactional and records support for sponsored award financial administration including invoice submission receivable records documentation and data entry. The position works under established procedures and escalates matters requiring interpretation of sponsor terms regulations or institutional policy.



Responsibilities
  1. Submits invoices and required forms to sponsors in accordance with award specific requirement format documentation and submission method specified in each award.
  2. Maintains sponsor billing portal access credentials submission calendars and related administrative records.
  3. Confirms successful invoice submissions and maintains accurate records of submission status and outcomes.
  4. Enters approved cost transfer and financial adjustment into the financial system and verifies accurate posting.
  5. Maintains record of submitted invoices receivables and related award documentation using system reports.
  6. Processes new modified and expired award files and routes documentation to the responsible accountant.
  7. Identifies documents and escalates discrepancies or issues encountered during transaction processing.
  8. Serves as an initial point of contact for routine departmental and sponsor questions.
  9. Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of experience in business or financial support role; ORBachelors Degree and one (1) year of experience in business or financial support role; ORa combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of business office and financial support operations.
  • Knowledge of records management and electronic record-keeping.
  • Skill in accurate data entry and document control.
  • Skill in spreadsheet construction and report preparation.
  • Ability to follow established procedures and recognize matters requiring escalation.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.



Required Experience:

IC


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The University of Tennessee System serves all 95 counties and improves lives statewide through the work of five campuses and two institutes.

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