Strategic Grant & Contract Finance Manager II

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employee and in/

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Grants & Contracts Administrator II to provide pre-award and post-award financial support for sponsored and non-sponsored projects within the Engineering Business Center – South. You will monitor accounts, prepare reports, and assist faculty with budget planning and decision-making.

Mastery of accounting principles, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Uniform Guidance are essential. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulations and guidelines for standard and moderately complex program funding of multiple grants and contracts.
• Gather, analyze, and report findings to researchers and administrators to support informed decision-making.
• Process invoices and provide daily monitoring of grants and contracts to ensure expenses align with contract terms.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of pre-award applications in accordance with sponsor guidelines.
• Support the closing of sponsored activities by participating in contract closeouts.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms, University policies/procedures, and federal regulations to maintain high standards.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and projections to grant agencies, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting with Excel

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UAccess Research

Analytics

Financial System

Student Information

Job description

The University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Grants & Contracts Administrator II to provide pre-award and post-award financial support for sponsored and non-sponsored projects within the Engineering Business Center – South. You will monitor accounts, prepare reports, and assist faculty with budget planning and decision-making.

Mastery of accounting principles, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of Uniform Guidance are essential. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE role with comprehensive benefits.