Open‑Rank Post‑Award Grants Specialist (Research Admin)

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking an open-rank Post Award Specialist (Entry to Senior) to provide high-level research administration support in the Physiology & Biophysics department. Responsibilities include contracts/grants administration, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication, and post-award financial management.

Work location is onsite in Aurora, Colorado, collaborating with the Director of Finance and Administration, department Chair, and faculty to ensure well-managed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or closely related field.
• One (1) year or more of professional experience in research administration, grants management, or related area (varies by level).
• Preferred: master's degree and demonstrated experience with post-award grants management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Activate Grant Accounts and manage post-award administration.
• Contract and Subcontract administration and reconciliations.
• Reconcile grant, AEF and gift accounts monthly with financial projections.
• Provide monthly forecasts to PIs and leadership and manage grant close-outs.

Skills

Grants management

Post-award accounting

Budget forecasting

Excel (Advanced)

Communication skills

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting/public administration

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance

InfoEd or other grants mgmt system

NIH eRA Commons

xTrain

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking an open-rank Post Award Specialist (Entry to Senior) to provide high-level research administration support in the Physiology & Biophysics department. Responsibilities include contracts/grants administration, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication, and post-award financial management.

Work location is onsite in Aurora, Colorado, collaborating with the Director of Finance and Administration, department Chair, and faculty to ensure well-managed,