Grants & Contracts Specialist (On-Campus)

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Grants and Contracts Officer to streamline and coordinate university grant and contract activities on campus. The role involves advising faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with funding agency and university policies, and processing awards for funded projects.

The position requires experience in grant management, budgeting, and strong collaboration with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Entry-Level position in the General Professional track for Grants and Contracts Officer I.
• Developing-Level position in the General Professional track for Grants and Contracts Officer II.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the grant process pre- and post-award for the university.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on grants and contracts.
• Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, manage submissions and deadlines.
• Process grant reconciliations, maintain records, and communicate with funders.
• Establish relationships with foundations and liaise with PI and university departments.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Pre-award/post-award

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a Grants and Contracts Officer to streamline and coordinate university grant and contract activities on campus. The role involves advising faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with funding agency and university policies, and processing awards for funded projects.

The position requires experience in grant management, budgeting, and strong collaboration with multiple departments.