CSB Financial Administrator

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre & Post-Award) to support pre- and post-award grant administration. The role includes accounting duties, preparing government applications and reports, and monitoring award activity. Hybrid schedule available, with on-campus and remote work arranged by the department.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and experience in grant administration, with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in pre- and post-award grant administration preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for grants and contracts.
• Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants and contracts.
• Maintains award-related schedules, government applications and reports.
• Monitors account activity and prepares routine financial documents.
• Collaborates with the administrative team on strategic projects and daily tasks.

Skills

Accounting background

Excel proficiency

SharePoint

Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Tableau

Concur

PRISM

OneDrive

Job description

Med-Computational and Systems Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006077 )

Job Summary

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants and contracts. Assists with maintaining award-related schedules, preparing government applications and reports, and policy and procedure interpretation. Monitors account activity and prepares routine financial documents.

Essential Functions

This position provides support for pre- and post-award grant administration and department accounts, including monitoring account activity, preparing routine financial documents, account reconciliation, purchasing and reimbursement, and related fiscal and office duties. The incumbent should have a background in accounting or finance. Experience in pre and post award grant administration is preferred. The incumbent will also collaborate with the administrative team in the Department of Computational and Systems Biology on strategic projects, daily and long-term operational tasks, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

The ideal candidate is proficient in SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, other core Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with Pitt systems such as MyFunding, Concur, Tableau, PantherExpress, and PRISM is preferred but not required.

A hybrid work schedule is available; the specific schedule is to be agreed with the department administration.

Physical Effort

Minimal physical effort associated with this position.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre & Post-Award)

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range $21.00 to $26.00 per hour

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.