Senior/Principal Research Grants Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz

Aurora (CO)

Hybrid

USD 56,553 - 82,727

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision options
401(a) retirement contributions
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition benefit

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an OPEN RANK Research Services Professional (Senior - Principal) in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine. The role focuses on post-award grant management, financial reporting, and compliance across on-campus and remote settings.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on campus in Aurora, CO) and opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, research, communications, marketing, business administration, business, or other closely related field.
  • Two (2) years of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration.
  • Substitution: education/experience may substitute for degree, but not for the specific experience.

Responsibilities

  • Creates and monitors monthly financial reports for all PIs with research funding and reports for leadership.
  • Ensures award setup reflects terms and conditions; requests rebudgeting as required.
  • Prepares documentation for OGC to draft subcontracts; monitors contract execution, invoicing and compliance.
  • Reviews expenditures to ensure adherence to policies and sponsor rules.
  • Completes Journal Entries and Payroll Expense transfers on grant accounts.
  • Works with Pre-Award Coordinator to process progress reports and RPPRs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health
Bachelor's degree in public administration
Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences
Bachelor's degree in physical sciences
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Bachelor's degree in healthcare
Bachelor's degree in finance
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Bachelor's degree in research
Bachelor's degree in communications
Bachelor's degree in marketing
Bachelor's degree in business administration
Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an OPEN RANK Research Services Professional (Senior - Principal) in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine. The role focuses on post-award grant management, financial reporting, and compliance across on-campus and remote settings.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on campus in Aurora, CO) and opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers in a dynamic clinical environment.

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