PS Grant/Contract Officer IV

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Grant/Contract Officer IV for a split role handling both pre-award and post-award activities in Salt Lake City, UT. You will manage proposals, award administration, and policy compliance while contributing to training and process improvements.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent experience and be ready to work in a professional, fast-paced environment with strict CDC-immunization requirements for patient-sensitive staff.

Qualifications

• This position requires a graduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Immunization requirements per CDC standards apply to patient-sensitive staff.
• Strong knowledge of pre-award and post-award grant administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with the duties and responsibilities of a GCO III.
• Manage the full range of department proposals and awards.
• Review procedures for federal compliance and propose updates.
• Contribute to trainings, process development and unit resources.
• Resolve problems independently and apply theoretical knowledge to practice.

Skills

GCO duties proficiency

Award administration

Policy compliance

Training contributions

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience

12 years of related experience or equivalency

Job description

Details

Open Date10/28/2026Requisition NumberPRN46611BJob TitlePS Grant/Contract Officer IVWorking TitleGrant/Contract Officer IVCareer Progression TrackFTrack LevelFLSA CodeProfessionalPatient Sensitive Job Code?YesStandard Hours per Week40Full Time or Part Time?Full TimeShiftDayWork Schedule SummaryVP AreaU of U Health - AcademicsDepartment00264 - UrologyLocationCampusCitySalt Lake City, UTType of RecruitmentExternal PostingPay Rate Range$63,900 to $78,100Close Date01/28/2027Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position is evenly-split with effort for both pre-award and post-award activities.

Responsibilities

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

• Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a GCO III


• Proficient with the full range of proposals submitted by the department.


• Proficient with the full range of award administration activities, including award set-up, modification, and maintenance.


• Ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures/policies. Provides recommendations for updates in procedures/policies.


• Subject Matter Expert in a variety of GCO activities, including but not limited to general feedback on industry contract review, content contribution, etc .


• Makes substantive contributions to trainings, process development, and unit resources


• Consistently works on highly complex problems requiring independent action and decision making.


• Must determine best course of action to resolve problems and frequently makes recommendations for improvement. Knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field


• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.


• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.


• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree


• or Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience


• or 12 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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