Award Acceptance Officer

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont seeks an Award Acceptance Officer to review and negotiate sponsored project awards, guiding them through acceptance and setup. You will partner with faculty, sponsors, and SPA colleagues to ensure compliance and timely actions.

Responsibilities include resolving complex issues, contributing to process improvements, and training staff to support the university's research mission. A hybrid schedule is available with telework options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–3 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 federal, state, sponsor and institutional regulations.
• Budget development and spreadsheet proficiency required.
• Demonstrated customer service experience required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Analytical, organizational, problem solving, and independent judgment skills required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate sponsored project awards and resolve complex issues.
• Guide awards through acceptance and setup in university systems.
• Partner with faculty, sponsors, and university colleagues to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to process and system improvements and training for SPA.

Skills

Government grants

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent judgment

Prioritization & time management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Award Acceptance Officer

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

$68,000 - $78,000

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

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Department

Sponsored Project Admin/30612

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12