Senior Grants Specialist, Pediatrics
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Grants Specialist for the Department of Pediatrics. The role supports sponsored programs, from applications to award lifecycle, ensuring compliance and efficient administration.
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business/public administration and about 4 years of related experience; CRA certification is preferred. It offers professional growth within a leading research institution.
Qualifications
- Four years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position.
- Education aligned to business/public administration; professional experience may substitute for education.
Responsibilities
- Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures by reading newsletters, funding files, and other resources.
- Guides researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting sponsor/university guidelines.
- Provides grants management support by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting conditions, and obtaining approvals.
- Negotiates contracts with state/federal agencies, private organizations, and industry partners.
- Might draft contracts following state laws and Board of Regents guidelines.
- Provides supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative staff.
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
The Senior Grants Specialist in Pediatrics will work closely with assigned divisions and faculty to submit, process, review, receive and administer research grants and awards. While also monitoring award agreements, subcontracts and grant agreements throughout the life of the award. The Senior Grants Specialist will be the primary point of contact for their faculty regarding sponsored programs, applications, new application processes, and any reporting that should take place for the received awards. This role is expected to work under minimal supervision while providing this administrative support to the researchers/faculty and maintain a level of professionalism, collaboration, resourcefulness and practicality.
The Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader where Our physicians, researchers, and educators are advancing the science of childhood health, preparing the leaders of tomorrow, and delivering health care that transforms lives across North Texas and around the world. Our researchers lead high-impact investigations that shape the future of pediatric care for children in North Texas and beyond. We Support state- of -the- art research through basic, translational, and clinical research, across all 17 divisions and over 500 Faculty,
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
- Education Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field
- Experience 4 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
- Licenses and Certifications Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Upon Hire
- Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures to applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, search directories, funding files, and other relevant resources.
- Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university announcements and guidelines.
- Provides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award modifications, and completing required reports.
- Negotiates contracts with various agencies (state and federal government, private organizations), pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnological companies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
- May draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents' guidelines.
- Provides working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative positions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Professional & Executive
423022 - PD-Research Admin
Full-time
Day Job
Regular
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Sep 1, 2026, 3:24:08 AM
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