University of Virginia Hiring for Grants and Contracts Administrator (Remote Eligible) at Charlottesville, VA Full Time

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia seeks candidates to support the operations of Post Award Research Administration within the Dean’s Office as a Grants and Contracts Administrator. Duties include grants management, administrative services and financial services, effort reporting, procurement and accounting services. This position will work closely with various stakeholders across the University and the School to provide high quality customer service for research faculty and staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and managing research awards for Engineering research faculty. The ideal candidate will support researchers in:

• Planning and managing research awards from start to completion and manage project/contract to scope, schedule and budget.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data, clear deficits, conduct data analysis and financial projections.
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements. Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions specifically the interpretation of funding agency regulations and requirements.
• Monitor award and project progress and compliance.
• Review and approve invoices, purchasing orders and other forms of procurement.
• Handle document preparation, reconciliation review and prepare various reports and requests for stakeholders as required.
• Negotiate successful resolutions to various situations while demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.

The successful candidate for the position should be excited to learn new systems such as Workday Financials and Huron Research Suite, and:

• Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as a desire to develop advanced skills.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of other Microsoft Office products.

Salary range for this position is expected to be $60k – 65k, commensurate with education and experience.

This position will remain open until filled–expecting start date on or after 10/1/2023. Interviews will start 10 days after the job posting date.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter t [email protected]

How to Apply:

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for ‘R0052377′. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘R0052377.’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: At least three years of grant and contract experience. Four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Licensure: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This position is remote work eligible.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.