Grants Analyst - Research Administration

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a grants and contracts specialist to provide pre- and post-award grant expertise to faculty and principal investigators, coordinating and monitoring research activities and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

You will act as a liaison between the department and the Office of Sponsored Programs, assist with budgeting, time and effort reporting, and progress submissions, and help identify new funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Four years of related grant or contract administration experience.
• Experience with grants and contracts regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to principal investigators in the preparation of complex grants and contract proposals including formatting of proposals, assisting in budget preparation, and utilization of reference software.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, specifically those related to grant accounts by faculty member and expense category with the goals of assuring that expenses are charged appropriately, that no account is in deficit, that all employees are properly sourced, and that PIs are informed.
• Assist with the monitoring, reviewing, and supervision of time and effort reporting and certification.
• Advise principal investigators regarding grant applications, deadlines, and projections for future research funds.
• Assist principal investigators with annual progress reports and grant submissions.
• Seek funding opportunities for investigators based on their areas of expertise and interest.
• Furnish information and guidance as to the use and content of university and grantor/contractor forms.
• Review completed applications and contracts for accuracy and compliance with the University and funding agency's requirements.
• Review and make recommendations on proposed budget changes to determine whether such changes are permissible under the terms of the grants or contracts.
• Administer and maintain the disbursements of grants pertaining to budgetary guidelines including personnel sourcing.
• Complete and submit progress reports.
• Serve as liaison between the Department and sponsored projects administration.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Grants & Contracts

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Manage multiple priorities

Communication across org levels

Adapt to new software

Deadline oriented

Liaison skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft FMS

InfoEd

Effort Reporting

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a grants and contracts specialist to provide pre- and post-award grant expertise to faculty and principal investigators, coordinating and monitoring research activities and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

You will act as a liaison between the department and the Office of Sponsored Programs, assist with budgeting, time and effort reporting, and progress submissions, and help identify new funding opportunities.