Grants & Contracts Specialist II

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Radiology seeks a Grants & Contracts Specialist II to manage pre- and post-award activities for a team of investigators. Duties include budget development, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.

The role requires familiarity with university fiscal systems and external funding guidelines. Work is hybrid, with on-campus and remote components in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Substantial experience with grants and contracts pre- and post-award accounting processes is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants and contracts.
• Maintains award-related schedules and prepares government applications and reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Fiscal Panther

Peris

Panther Express

Concur

PRISM

Job description

Job Description - Grants & Contracts Specialist II (26005731)

Grants & Contracts Specialist II

The Department of Radiology is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities include pre and post-award administration of grants and contracts for a team of investigators. Specific duties include: monitoring grant awards and expenditures for accuracy and compliance with standards; purchasing; billing and other general fiscal duties for specified grants/contracts. With input from investigators, independently formulate complex budgets and budget justifications reflective of the proposed research. Ability to coordinate multiple project and deadlines as well as be a team player required. The incumbent must be familiar with University policies and procedures as well as external funding source guidelines.

Job Summary

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, resolves routine issues, and prepares routine financial documents. Suggests operational improvements.

Essential Functions

Experience with University of Pittsburgh fiscal applications (Fiscal Panther, Peris, Panther Express, Concur, PRISM, etc)

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (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 1

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 TBD Based Upon Qualifications

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.