Research Grant Administrator

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of Research Grant Administrator in the Med-Pediatrics Research Administration. Located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, this role involves post-award accounting for complex grants and contracts, budgeting, and preparing reports for federal and sponsor agencies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience, and work arrangement is hybrid (on-campus and remote as

Qualifications

• Post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts.
• Monitor account activity and perform internal audits.
• Prepare complex government reports and budgets.
• Ensure budgets comply with sponsor terms and federal regulations.
• Assist with special projects and operating budgets.

Responsibilities

• Performs post-award accounting for grants and contracts.
• Monitors account activity and performs internal audits.
• Ensures budgets align with sponsor terms and regulations.
• Prepares reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
• Develops and implements accounting techniques to reduce expenses.
• Assists with managing special projects and operating budgets.

Skills

Grants accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Research Grant Administrator (26004895)

Research Grant Administrator

Med-Pediatrics Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26004895 )

Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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

• Performs post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts; prepares and submits invoices, re-budgets projects, and sets up sub-awards and contracted services agreements; coordinates the purchasing of supplies and equipment.
• Monitors account activity, including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions; performs internal audits and resolves complex issues.
• Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation.
• Prepares complex reports to federal and sponsoring agencies; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports.
• Develops and implements accounting techniques, policies, and procedures to reduce expenses and improve operations.
• Assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.

Physical Effort

Light.

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 Shift determined by manager.

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 The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

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