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Posting Title:
Senior Department Post-Award Specialist (Hybrid)
Department:
HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030
Job Location:
Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information:
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with experience
Department Summary:
The Office of Sponsored Programs, a division of the UNTHSC Research Office, provides pre-award, post-award, and contracting services for the support of faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNTHSC research policies.
Position Overview:
At the direction of the Associate Director, Post-Award, this position provides direct professional support and guidance in the administration of highly complex grants, contracts and related funds to faculty and staff in an assigned portfolio of departments. This position provides a high level of support for award management and customer service to Principal Investigators and campus staff ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and University policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
CRA or CFRA certification.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:
Sr Project Support Specialist
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Reaching, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Grasp
o:
This position will support the departments that have high volume and highly complex awards and will assist Principal Investigators and department staff in the day-to-day management of sponsored projects, including but not limited to regular account review and reconciliation, expenditure planning, time and effort management, interpretation of sponsor terms and conditions, and University policies and procedures.
o:
Ensure that award oversight meets sponsor terms and conditions, and University, Federal and State statutes, policies and regulations governing sponsored research. The awards being supported by this position tend to be more complex in nature with additional terms and conditions than standard grant awards.
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Provide guidance to Principal Investigators and campus staff on cost allowability, administrative reasonableness, appropriate award allocability and funding availability.
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Lead monthly award review meetings to review award effort allocations, expenses, and available balances with Principal Investigators and campus staff (as applicable).
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Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies within the institution regarding awards, budgets, expenses, etc. in coordination with various central offices. Resolving discrepancies may include processing payroll and non-payroll cost transfers, various complex award modifications in eResearch suite, etc.
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Work closely with faculty to complete required sponsor award reporting.
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Lead project close-out processes (e.g., clear encumbrances, close purchase orders, communicate with subawards for final invoices, etc.)
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Assist with process improvement, alongside Associate Director, Post-Award and other senior level staff to improve research administration processes across campus.
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Assist in providing training and mentoring to lower-level project support staff. Participate and lead training for faculty and campus staff.
Posting Number:
S6717P
Quicklink for Posting:
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