Post Award Administrator

Taleo; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Post Award Administrator to oversee post-award accounting for complex grants, contracts, and clinical trials. The role involves monitoring activity, auditing, interpreting policy, and supporting budgeting and special projects.

Hybrid work arrangement with on-campus and remote work as determined by the department. A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience are required, with opportunities to advance within Grants & Contracts."

Qualifications

• Post-award management of complex grants, contracts and clinical trials.
• Reviews department policies to align with federal and university rules.
• Analyzes financial data to assess spending, staff coverage, and faculty effort.
• Assists with budgeting and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Track and report faculty incentive progress.
• Collaborate with division administrator to develop budgets.
• Monitor account activity and perform internal audits.
• Prepare complex government reports.

Skills

Post-award accounting

Grant administration

Budgeting

Policy interpretation

Report generation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Post Award Administrator (26006285)

Post Award Administrator

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006285 )

Job Summary

Performs post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares complex government reports and reviews routine reports. Facilitates accounting techniques and procedures to improve operations. Assists with managing special projects and budgeting functions.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities include post-award management and administration of complex grants, contracts and clinical trials
• Reviews current department policies and revises them as needed to adhere to ever changing federal and University policies.
• Analyzes and projects financial data to examine spending trends, staff coverage, and faculty effort across fiscal years.
• Collaborates with division administrator to develop fiscal year budgets for faculty.
• Tracks faculty incentive progress and compiles reports based on progress.

Physical Effort

Sedentary position. Minimal physical effort.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Post-Award)

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.