The University of Texas at Austin
Post-Award Grants Administrator (Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist)
The University of Texas at Austin, Campus, Illinois, us, 60920
Post-Award Grants Administrator (Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist)
Hiring Department:
School of Nursing
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
30
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details The School of Nursing is seeking a customer service-oriented post-award grants administrator to oversee and manage the school’s portfolio of grant funding. Some onsite work will be required. Hybrid/remote work will be arranged with the supervisor. Position is scheduled at 30 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Produce budget projections for and distribute financial reports to Principal Investigators (PIs); provide support and guidance in reading and interpreting Statements of Accounts
Provide fully informed recommendations to faculty to ensure all funds are allocated in accordance with sponsor guidelines
Monitor account balances to ensure that grant accounts are in good standing; identify and promptly address deficits by processing account transfers
Support faculty during annual sponsor review process; provide expert guidance on technical and financial reporting requirements
Collaborate with School of Nursing colleagues to process costing allocation changes in Workday; interact with other UT Austin departments such as the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) and the Vice President for Research to resolve complex issues
Process transactions accurately and in a timely manner using internal university systems such as *DEFINE, Cognos, and FRMS, and external systems such as Research Management Systems (RMS), eRA Commons, FastLane, ORCID, NIH Commons, Cayuse, SciENcv, etc.
Troubleshoot and provide support to faculty when they encounter systems issues
Other duties as assigned in support of the School of Nursing
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or technical/scientific field
Three years of experience in preparing, processing, and negotiating federal grants and contract proposals and awards
Demonstrated excellence in providing support for a diverse range of internal and external customers
High degree of accuracy in all work processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Clear, polished, and professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to research, analyze and synthesize financial and budgetary information and take appropriate actions as needed without immediate supervision
Adherence to all laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing the administration and allocation of grant funds
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
RACC Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)
More than 5 years of experience administering grants, contracts, and/or awards in an academic setting
Salary $56,250+ negotiable depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required during busy periods
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important Information for Applicants Applicants must upload a résumé and all required materials (references and letter of interest) before submitting. Instructions for submitting through Workday or the university application portal are available in the online application system.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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School of Nursing
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
30
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details The School of Nursing is seeking a customer service-oriented post-award grants administrator to oversee and manage the school’s portfolio of grant funding. Some onsite work will be required. Hybrid/remote work will be arranged with the supervisor. Position is scheduled at 30 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Produce budget projections for and distribute financial reports to Principal Investigators (PIs); provide support and guidance in reading and interpreting Statements of Accounts
Provide fully informed recommendations to faculty to ensure all funds are allocated in accordance with sponsor guidelines
Monitor account balances to ensure that grant accounts are in good standing; identify and promptly address deficits by processing account transfers
Support faculty during annual sponsor review process; provide expert guidance on technical and financial reporting requirements
Collaborate with School of Nursing colleagues to process costing allocation changes in Workday; interact with other UT Austin departments such as the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) and the Vice President for Research to resolve complex issues
Process transactions accurately and in a timely manner using internal university systems such as *DEFINE, Cognos, and FRMS, and external systems such as Research Management Systems (RMS), eRA Commons, FastLane, ORCID, NIH Commons, Cayuse, SciENcv, etc.
Troubleshoot and provide support to faculty when they encounter systems issues
Other duties as assigned in support of the School of Nursing
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or technical/scientific field
Three years of experience in preparing, processing, and negotiating federal grants and contract proposals and awards
Demonstrated excellence in providing support for a diverse range of internal and external customers
High degree of accuracy in all work processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Clear, polished, and professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to research, analyze and synthesize financial and budgetary information and take appropriate actions as needed without immediate supervision
Adherence to all laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing the administration and allocation of grant funds
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
RACC Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)
More than 5 years of experience administering grants, contracts, and/or awards in an academic setting
Salary $56,250+ negotiable depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required during busy periods
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important Information for Applicants Applicants must upload a résumé and all required materials (references and letter of interest) before submitting. Instructions for submitting through Workday or the university application portal are available in the online application system.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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