University of Arizona
Overview
Grant and Contract Administrator I at University of Arizona. The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Grant and Contract Administrator I to provide post award support for CVM research faculty. This person serves as fiscal officer on grant accounts, approves transactions, reconciles accounts, and works closely with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects Services to manage awards. Duties & Responsibilities
Collects, and interprets financial information, and develops projections and forecasts project changes to aid CVM Principal Investigators with Sponsored Projects activities. Meet with CVM Principal Investigators on a regular basis and prepare monthly financial reports and/or ad hoc projections as necessary to assist with the portfolio of research projects. Serve as the primary point of contact for CVM post award. Works closely with CVM pre-award personnel to coordinate with external departments, central administration, and college administration to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine sponsored project funding issues. Develop and implement reports and tools to monitor college and sponsored accounts for budgeting, forecasting, and other functionality. Continually seek areas of improvement and make recommendations to streamline workflow. Proactively pursue professional development opportunities to enhance skillset and increase efficiency for the college. Prepare and approve financial transactions for sponsored project and college accounts, including PCard approvals, purchase requisitions, disbursement vouchers, interdepartmental billing forms, expense reimbursements, salary expense transfers, funding distributions, and general error corrections as necessary to ensure appropriate accounts and object codes are used. Under the direction of senior business office staff, perform detailed accounting assignments as assigned and assist in the completion of annual and bi-annual reports for external entities such as the CVM Self Study Report. Additional duties may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Ability to communicate complex financial information to audiences with varied knowledge. Demonstrated ability to manage detailed information accurately while understanding overarching organizational goals. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience. One year of relevant work experience is required. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with University systems such as UAccess Financials, Research, Employee, and Analytics. Experience working with sponsored grants and contracts. Employment Details
FLSA: Exempt Employment type: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Job Category: Research Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: $53,039-$66,299 Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 FTE Grade: 7 Career Stream and Level: PC1 Job Function: Research Open Date: 9/22/2025 • Open Until Filled: Yes Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Grant and Contract Administrator I at University of Arizona. The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Grant and Contract Administrator I to provide post award support for CVM research faculty. This person serves as fiscal officer on grant accounts, approves transactions, reconciles accounts, and works closely with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects Services to manage awards. Duties & Responsibilities
Collects, and interprets financial information, and develops projections and forecasts project changes to aid CVM Principal Investigators with Sponsored Projects activities. Meet with CVM Principal Investigators on a regular basis and prepare monthly financial reports and/or ad hoc projections as necessary to assist with the portfolio of research projects. Serve as the primary point of contact for CVM post award. Works closely with CVM pre-award personnel to coordinate with external departments, central administration, and college administration to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine sponsored project funding issues. Develop and implement reports and tools to monitor college and sponsored accounts for budgeting, forecasting, and other functionality. Continually seek areas of improvement and make recommendations to streamline workflow. Proactively pursue professional development opportunities to enhance skillset and increase efficiency for the college. Prepare and approve financial transactions for sponsored project and college accounts, including PCard approvals, purchase requisitions, disbursement vouchers, interdepartmental billing forms, expense reimbursements, salary expense transfers, funding distributions, and general error corrections as necessary to ensure appropriate accounts and object codes are used. Under the direction of senior business office staff, perform detailed accounting assignments as assigned and assist in the completion of annual and bi-annual reports for external entities such as the CVM Self Study Report. Additional duties may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Ability to communicate complex financial information to audiences with varied knowledge. Demonstrated ability to manage detailed information accurately while understanding overarching organizational goals. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience. One year of relevant work experience is required. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with University systems such as UAccess Financials, Research, Employee, and Analytics. Experience working with sponsored grants and contracts. Employment Details
FLSA: Exempt Employment type: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Job Category: Research Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: $53,039-$66,299 Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 FTE Grade: 7 Career Stream and Level: PC1 Job Function: Research Open Date: 9/22/2025 • Open Until Filled: Yes Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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