Grants & Compliance Program Specialist

University of Miami; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Coral Gables is seeking a Sponsored Programs Specialist to monitor, support, and evaluate grant activities within the department, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.

You will analyze accounts, resolve expenditure issues, assist with HR transactions impacting grants, and help prepare reports for financial sections while safeguarding university assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sponsored accounts for compliance and expenditure issues.
• Resolve discrepancies and overdrafts.
• Analyze account information and coordinate with departments to resolve issues.
• Review HR transactions impacting sponsored accounts (new hires, account changes, overloads).
• Approve or deny payroll non-payroll entries affecting accounts.
• Ensure unobligated funds are released on purchase orders.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami in Coral Gables is seeking a Sponsored Programs Specialist to monitor, support, and evaluate grant activities within the department, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.

You will analyze accounts, resolve expenditure issues, assist with HR transactions impacting grants, and help prepare reports for financial sections while safeguarding university assets.