Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
The Opportunity:
The Contracts & Grants Specialist II assists the 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 the Office of Research (OR) as the Authorized Organizational Official (AOR).
Responsibilities:
Advises faculty or executive leadership from units participating in the PASS department and their departmental administrators on the 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 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.).
Acts as a liaison between the faculty, departments, collaborators, 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).
Serves 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:
Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 diverse populations, in professional settings.
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills and critical analyses abilities, while maintaining a high-volume and diverse portfolio.
Self-sufficient, strong ability to lead and mentor.
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:
This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
Hybrid work schedule or remote work within the state of Florida may be considered based upon specific circumstances and candidate qualifications.
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 Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Office of Research – Operations
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary as required.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$48,722.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
02-29-2024-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.
The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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