Remote Grants & Contracts Specialist

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist in the College of Education to manage post-award activities for sponsored projects. The role emphasizes financial stewardship, data reporting, and collaboration with principal investigators and COERA across central offices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in research administration, with strong organizational and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three years of experience in research administration or related professional exposure.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-award activities for sponsored projects.
• Prepare and review financial reports and budget-related data.
• Support appointment processes and cost allocations.
• Assist with subaward invoicing and post-award transactions.
• Liaise with PI, COERA, and central offices to ensure compliance.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

3+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist in the College of Education to manage post-award activities for sponsored projects. The role emphasizes financial stewardship, data reporting, and collaboration with principal investigators and COERA across central offices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in research administration, with strong organizational and MS Office skills.