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Grant and Contract Administrator I

Phase2 Technology, Oro Valley, Arizona, United States

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Grant and Contract Administrator I

Posting Number:

req24012 Department:

Vet Med Administration Department Website Link:

https://vetmed.arizona.edu/ Location:

Outside of Tucson Address:

1580 E. Hanley Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85737 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Veterinary Medicine, with the University of Arizona, seeks a Grant and Contract Administrator. The Grant and Contract Administrator I position will provide post award support for the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) research faculty. This person will serve as fiscal officer on grant accounts, approve transactions, reconcile accounts, and work closely with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects Services to manage awards. As part of the CVM Business Services team, this position will also support financial transaction processing and approvals, internal controls, and UA Foundation financial management. The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping the future of veterinary professionals by preparing graduates to tackle today\'s challenges confidently. By emphasizing competency-based, hands-on, student-centered learning, the college has become a national leader in veterinary medical education. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please

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Duties & Responsibilities

Collects, interprets financial information, and develops projections and forecasts 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 overall portfolio of research projects. Serve as the primary point of contact for CVM post award. This position 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. Development and implementation of 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. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Ability to communicate complex financial information to audiences with varied knowledge. Demonstrated success accurately managing detailed information, while understanding the overarching organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. 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.

Additional Details

FLSA:

Exempt Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time Hours per Week:

40 Job FTE:

1.0 Work Calendar:

Fiscal Job Category:

Research Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay:

$53,039-$66,299 Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Grade:

7 Career Stream and Level:

PC1 Job Family:

Grant & Contract Admin Job Function:

Research

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Contact Information for Candidates:

Andrew Hummer I ahummer@arizona.edu

Open Date:

9/22/2025 Open Until Filled:

Yes Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University\'s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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