Sr. Sponsored Programs Specialist

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Senior Sponsored Programs Specialist to coordinate administrative and financial processing for the UHealth/SCCC portfolio. The role includes reviewing grant applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding faculty on proposals.

You will oversee post‑award actions, audits, and subcontracting, working to safeguard university assets and streamline processes. Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree, at least three years of relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and financial functions for the assigned department.
• Review grant applications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in project closeouts and budget revisions as needed.
• Monitor audits, bank reconciliations, and subcontracting activity.
• Provide guidance to faculty on proposal development and policies.
• Ensure timely payments and liaison with accounts payable.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

## Sr. Sponsored Programs SpecialistApply: Remote: Miami, FL: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R100100996**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Senior Sponsored Programs Specialist to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Florida.CORE JOB SUMMARY The Senior Sponsored Programs Specialist coordinates administrative and financial functions for the assigned department. This position also oversees junior staff and takes on the review of more complex grant activities in order to ensure departmental compliance with applicable guidelines, rules, and regulations.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS* Provides technical assistance and guidance to faculty and administrators in the development and preparation of funding proposals.* Responds to general inquiries regarding sponsored program policies and procedures.* Reviews grant applications to ensure accuracy.* Accesses applicable database(s) to verify regulatory compliance approvals before establishing of the project account.* Maintains the internal proposal documents and electronic records for assigned portfolio.* Processes and disseminates various non-financial post-award actions such as award notifications, amendments, and related documents.* Assists in the coordination of the project closeout.* Coordinates with faculty on possible need for budget revisions to be consistent with award amount as received.* Reviews award terms and conditions and discuss flagged items with faculty.* Oversees all audits and bank reconciliations of petty cash accounts.* Monitors sponsored programs subcontracting activity.* Submits to accounts payable all received and endorsed invoices and tracks timely payments by that unit.* Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field requiredExperience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.#LI-YC1