Open Rank Research and Grants Specialist (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 50 160 - 79 076; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO seeks a Research and Grants Specialist to oversee high‑level post‑award grant operations, coordinate with division administrators, principal investigators, and external sponsors, and ensure accurate contracting and reporting for grants and clinical trials.

You will create and monitor financial reports, review expenditures for policy and sponsor compliance, and support RPPR submissions and post‑award tasks.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, or closely related field.
• Professional-level experience in sponsored project administration (Entry Level: ≥1 year; Intermediate Level: ≥1 year; Senior Level: ≥2 years).
• For senior level, education and relevant experience may be substituted year-for-year.

Responsabilidades

• Create, monitor, and maintain monthly financial reports for all PIs with research funding and for division leadership.
• Ensure award set-up accurately reflects terms and conditions, and request rebudgeting from OGC or sponsors when required.
• Prepare documentation for OGC to draft subcontracts; monitor contract execution, account set-up, invoicing, and compliance.
• Review expenditures to ensure adherence to institutional policies, federal, state, and sponsor regulations.
• Complete journal entries and payroll expense transfers on grant accounts.
• Work with the Pre‑Award Coordinator or Pre‑Award Shared Services to process progress reports; assist PIs with RPPR submissions as required by sponsors.
• Provide post‑award services for clinical trials.

Conhecimentos

Written communication

Oral communication

Relationship management

Customer service

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Ferramentas

InfoEd

m-Fin

Concur

Marketplace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine, Divisions of Endocrinology and Rheumatology at the Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, seeks a Research and Grants Specialist to oversee high‑level post‑award grant operations, coordinate with division administrators, principal investigators, and external sponsors, and ensure accurate grant and clinical trial contracting and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and maintain monthly financial reports for all PIs with research funding and for division leadership.
• Ensure award set‑up accurately reflects terms and conditions, and request rebudgeting from OGC or sponsors when required.
• Prepare documentation for OGC to draft subcontracts; monitor contract execution, account set‑up, invoicing, and compliance.
• Review expenditures to ensure adherence to institutional policies, federal, state, and sponsor regulations.
• Complete journal entries and payroll expense transfers on grant accounts.
• Work with the Pre‑Award Coordinator or Pre‑Award Shared Services to process progress reports; assist PIs with RPPR submissions as required by sponsors.
• Provide post‑award services for clinical trials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, or closely related field.
• Professional‑level experience in sponsored project administration:
  • Entry Level: ≥1 year.
  • Intermediate Level: ≥1 year.
  • Senior Level: ≥2 years.
• For senior level, education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Three or more years of grant experience at a higher‑education institution.
• Familiarity with University of Colorado finance systems (InfoEd, m‑Fin, Concur, Marketplace).
• Clinical, laboratory, or research experience.
• Contracts and finance experience.
• Program and/or project management experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

How to Apply

• Letter of interest describing relevant experiences and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• Three to five professional references (name, address, phone, email).

Anticipated Pay Range

• Entry Level: $50,160 – $67,215
• Intermediate Level: $54,586 – $73,145
• Senior Level: $59,012 – $79,076

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID‑19 virus and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety‑sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.