Hybrid Research & Grants Specialist - Senior/Principal

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 56,553 - 82,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental options

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora is seeking two Research and Grants Specialists at the Open Rank level (Senior or Principal) to oversee grant administration from pre-award to closeout for diverse projects. The role includes developing reports to track research productivity and funding, engaging with investigators, and coordinating complex multi-site initiatives.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (on campus 3 days per week) with potential for collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Two years of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration for Senior level.
• Three years of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration for Principal level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational needs of the Division's research programs.
• Participate in the Divisions Research meetings for research and administrative priorities.
• Develop monthly reports and analyze divisional research productivity, research funding and new contracts.
• Use available tools (A2E, CU Data, etc.) and create reports to improve current reporting processes, including grant analysis.
• Research productivity metrics for faculty and Division.
• Manage Division's grant process from initiation to completion.
• Transition funded projects from pre- to post-award in an organized and collaborative process.
• Regularly engage with Principal Investigators and research team members to prioritize and strategize grant proposals and management.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or related field

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora is seeking two Research and Grants Specialists at the Open Rank level (Senior or Principal) to oversee grant administration from pre-award to closeout for diverse projects. The role includes developing reports to track research productivity and funding, engaging with investigators, and coordinating complex multi-site initiatives.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (on campus 3 days per week) with potential for collaboration