Award Acceptance Officer

University of Vermont

Burlington (VT)

Ibrido

USD 68.000 - 78.000

Tempo pieno

2 giorni fa

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Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid schedule

Telework options

Support for research community

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Vermont is seeking an Award Acceptance Officer to review and negotiate sponsored project awards, guiding them through acceptance and setup. You will partner with faculty, sponsors, and University colleagues to resolve complex issues and contribute to process improvements.

This role offers a mix of independent decision-making and team collaboration, with opportunities to build expertise in federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and UVMClick/PeopleSoft.

Competenze

Bachelor’s degree and two to three years of government, nonprofit, higher education, or related experience required.
Experience in research administration and grant and contract review and negotiation required.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines required.
Budget development and spreadsheet proficiency required.
Demonstrated customer service experience required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and independent judgment skills required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction required.
Effective presentation skills required.

Mansioni

Review and negotiate sponsored project awards, resolve complex issues, and guide awards through acceptance and set up.
Contribute to process and system improvements, special projects, and training for SPA.
Provide timely, effective support to UVM’s research community.

Conoscenze

Budget development

Spreadsheet proficiency

Customer service

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Presentation skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CRA/CFRA designation desirable

Strumenti

Descrizione del lavoro

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Join UVM Sponsored Project Administration and play a key role in supporting the University’s research mission. As an Award Acceptance Officer, you will partner with faculty, sponsors, and University colleagues to review and negotiate sponsored project awards, resolve complex issues, and guide awards through acceptance and set up. The position offers a mix of independent decision-making and team collaboration, along with opportunities to build expertise in research administration, federal regulations, sponsor requirements, award negotiation, UVMClick, and PeopleSoft. You will also contribute to process and system improvements, special projects, and training that help SPA provide timely, effective support to UVM’s research community.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree and two to three years of government, nonprofit, higher education, or related experience required.
Experience in research administration and grant and contract review and negotiation required.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines required.
Budget development and spreadsheet proficiency required.
Demonstrated customer service experience required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and independent judgment skills required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction required.
Effective presentation skills required.

Desirable Qualifications

Three to five years of demonstrated experience in sponsored research administration, including research grant and contract negotiation and management.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Certified Research Administrator ( CRA ) or Certified Financial Research Administrator ( CFRA ) designation desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $68,000 - $78,000

Other Information

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/04/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Administration PC3 X