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The University of Virginia is seeking a Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator for the Office of Sponsored Programs. This role involves supporting research proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing grants. The preferred candidate will exhibit strong communication skills and experience in research administration. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely, on-site, or in a hybrid model, aligned with UVA's remote work guidelines.
The University of Virginia Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) seeks a Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator, reporting to the Associate Director of Pre-Award, to perform sponsored proposal, award, and compliance activities supporting our research mission. This position is eligible to be remote.
OSP's mission is to provide leadership in research administration, support the research endeavors of University faculty, ensure the responsible stewardship of research funding, and oversee the submission of proposals and the negotiation and acceptance of awards by the University according to State, University and sponsor regulations.
The preferred candidate will have strong listening and communication skills, be adept at learning new systems, and will grasp new concepts and processes easily and efficiently. The ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks while still being an active and integral part of the Pre-Award team is a key component of the role. OSP is a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with high volume, requiring excellent time management and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Five years of job-related experience
Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. This role does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and/or programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification
Experience: Knowledge of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, Uniform Guidance, FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR) preferred.
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.This position is located in Charlottesville, VA, and provides an option to work on-site, hybrid or fully remote, following the University's remote work guidelines. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Anticipated salary iscommensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application review will begin after June 5.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.
How to Apply
Please applyonline, by searching for requisition numberR0072904. Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Lyndsay Thaxton at enn9zv@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.