UT Southwestern Medical Center
Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist, SPAR Research
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our employees. We offer opportunities for career growth and development and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and balance.
Job Summary The Department of Surgery Research (SPAR) Clinical Research Unit is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Grants & Contracts Specialist to support pre- and post-award functions for a complex research portfolio spanning seven departments: Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This role functions as a strategic liaison across multiple departments with varied administrative structures, serving as a trusted resource for investigators, departmental leadership, and cross-functional teams. The position also facilitates coordination with UT Southwestern\'s Sponsored Programs Administration and a diverse array of external sponsors. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact research enterprise within a nationally recognized academic medical center, supporting innovative investigators and working alongside a skilled grants administration team.
Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits.
Experience and Education Required
Education Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field
Experience 4 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position. Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Upon Hire
Job Duties
Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures to applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, search directories, funding files, and other relevant resources.
Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university announcements and guidelines.
Provides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award modifications, and completing required reports.
Negotiates contracts with various agencies (state and federal government, private organizations), pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnological companies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
May draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents\' guidelines.
Provides working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Job Summary The Department of Surgery Research (SPAR) Clinical Research Unit is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Grants & Contracts Specialist to support pre- and post-award functions for a complex research portfolio spanning seven departments: Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This role functions as a strategic liaison across multiple departments with varied administrative structures, serving as a trusted resource for investigators, departmental leadership, and cross-functional teams. The position also facilitates coordination with UT Southwestern\'s Sponsored Programs Administration and a diverse array of external sponsors. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact research enterprise within a nationally recognized academic medical center, supporting innovative investigators and working alongside a skilled grants administration team.
Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UT Southwestern employee benefits.
Experience and Education Required
Education Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field
Experience 4 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position. Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Upon Hire
Job Duties
Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures to applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, search directories, funding files, and other relevant resources.
Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university announcements and guidelines.
Provides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award modifications, and completing required reports.
Negotiates contracts with various agencies (state and federal government, private organizations), pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnological companies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
May draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents\' guidelines.
Provides working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative positions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and EEO Statement Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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