Research Grants & Contracts Specialist

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Contracts and Grants Specialist to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award administration for the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

The role includes budgeting, proposal coordination, and liaison with OSP/DTI to ensure sponsor compliance, with a 40-hour workweek at UT Main Campus. This exempt position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs through grant and contract proposal development and submission to federal, state, industry, and non-profit agencies.
• Prepare budgets and budget justifications; coordinate with lead and subrecipient institutions.
• Ensure proposal formatting and sponsor compliance; upload sections by deadlines.
• Prepare and submit post-submission materials and revisions to budgets and supporting documents.
• Support post-award requirements including reports and expenditure planning.

Skills

multitask management

initiative & problem-solving

attention to detail

time management

teamwork

communication & interpersonal skills

punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Contracts and Grants Specialist to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award administration for the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

The role includes budgeting, proposal coordination, and liaison with OSP/DTI to ensure sponsor compliance, with a 40-hour workweek at UT Main Campus. This exempt position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.