Post Award Specialist I

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Post Award Specialist I to manage post-award accounting for grants and contracts, including clinical trials. Based in Pittsburgh, the role focuses on monitoring account activity, preparing routine financial reports, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.

Responsibilities include invoicing, revenue collection, coordinating reporting between faculty and the Sponsored Projects Accounting Department, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Post-award management of grant and/or clinical trial funds and related expenditures.
• Verification, approval, and processing of expenditures for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.
• Provide investigators with monthly financial reports and assist with budget development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Post Award Specialist I (26004208)

Post Award Specialist I

The Hillman Cancer Center (HCC) provides exceptional patient care as a world leader in understanding, preventing, and treating cancer through the integration of scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and community partnerships, while training the next generation of cancer experts.

Job Summary

Performs post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts. Monitors account activity and prepares routine financial reports. Assists with policy and procedure interpretation and government report preparation.

Essential Functions

The incumbent will serve as a Post Award Specialist I for the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Responsibilities include post-award management and administration of grants and contracts (or clinical trials) along with non-sponsored research commitments for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center faculty. Specific duties include: Post-award management of grant and/or clinical trial funds; verification, approval, and processing of expenditures for accuracy and compliance with University and sponsoring agency guidelines; provide investigators with monthly financial reports; and billing and other general fiscal duties for specified grants/contracts. Management of non-sponsored research accounts that relate to specific faculty members and coordination of reporting between all accounts within a faculty member’s portfolio. Monitor activity of the University’s Sponsored Project Accounting Department as it interfaces with the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Fiscal operation. With input from investigators and assistance from Senior Financial Account Coordinators or Manager, formulate complex budgets and budget justifications reflective of the proposed research. Work closely UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Clinical Research Services to determine clinical and contract milestones achieved. Initiate invoices and follow-up correspondence for revenue collection. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines as well as be a team player required. The incumbent must learn University policies and procedures as well as external funding source guidelines.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort is required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

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

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

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 M-F

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.