PreAward Analyst

University of North Texas - Denton; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth Office of Sponsored Programs seeks a Pre-Award Analyst to guide researchers in proposal development and submission, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. The role focuses on timely, compliant submissions and collaboration with faculty and external sponsors.

Responsibilities include reviewing guidelines, documenting financial commitments, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of grant policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with two years of related experience or equivalent
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state grant regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical assistance to researchers reviewing external funding proposals
• Review and interpret proposal guidelines and applicable statutes/guidelines
• Identify and document financial commitments (cost share, IDC) and secure approvals prior to submission
• Interface with UNTHSC faculty and external sponsors for proposal submission and review
• Maintain knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures
• Ensure proposal compliance with FA/RFP and institutional policies before submission
• Consult with senior Pre-Award team for direction when needed

Skills

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Federal grant guidelines

MS Office

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: PreAward Analyst

Employee Classification: PreAward Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of Sponsored Programs, a department under the Division of Research and Innovation at UNT Health, provides pre-award, post-award, and contract services to support faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNT Health research policies.

Position Overview

The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking to hire a Pre-Award Analyst to join our team. The primary goal of this position is to ensure timely, effective and efficient functioning of sponsored proposal submission. The Analyst will provide guidance to researchers for basic proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis.
• Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.
• Knowledge of external Federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts.
• Proficient in the use of software applications and Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, etc.) * Strong organizational and analytical skills, problem solving abilities and attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced training and/or certification in research development or sponsored research administration. Experience and working knowledge of grant administration including federal and state regulations. Experience and solid understanding of the role of grants in higher education.

Job Duties

• To provide specialized, technical assistance to research faculty and staff in reviewing and approving proposals for external funding from private, State and Federal, and local sponsors.
• Provide review and interpretation of proposal guidelines and applicable federal and state statutes and guidelines.
• Identify and document financial commitments of the institution such as cost share or appropriate IDC, and ensure appropriate approvals are in place prior to proposal submission.
• Act as the interface for UNTHSC faculty and administration with all external sponsored project funding sources with regard to proposal submission and review.
• Maintains knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Ensure proposal compliance with the FA/RFP, and any applicable regulations, statutes, guidelines, and institutional policy, prior to submission.
• Involve more senior members of the Pre-Award team for direction, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

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

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.