Grants & Sponsored Programs Specialist

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Sponsored Programs Specialist to monitor, support, and evaluate grant activities within the assigned department, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Key duties include monitoring accounts for issues, resolving discrepancies, assisting department administrators, and helping prepare accounts for transmittal and closure.

This role emphasizes collaboration, learning agility, and clear communication to safeguard university assets and adhere

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sponsored accounts for problem expenditures and compliance issues.
• Resolve expenditure issues, including discrepancies and overdrafts.
• Analyze information on sponsored accounts and coordinate with departmental administrators to resolve issues.
• Approve or deny HR transactions impacting sponsored accounts (new hires, account changes, overloads).
• Approve or deny payroll and non-payroll transactions affecting sponsored accounts.
• Set up budgets based on awarded amounts and approved agency budgets.
• Interpret regulations and assist departments in understanding sponsored program requirements.
• Prepare sponsored accounts for transmittal to the financial section and account closing upon award termination.
• Ensure unobligated funds are released on purchase orders.
• Adhere to university policies and safeguard assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami seeks a Sponsored Programs Specialist to monitor, support, and evaluate grant activities within the assigned department, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Key duties include monitoring accounts for issues, resolving discrepancies, assisting department administrators, and helping prepare accounts for transmittal and closure.

This role emphasizes collaboration, learning agility, and clear communication to safeguard university assets and adhere