Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Sponsored Projects Grant and Contract Officers provide and coordinate centralized administrative and technical guidance and support to University of Utah faculty and staff seeking extramural financial support for research, public service, clinic trials and sponsored institutional projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field plus two years experience working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts or other agreements, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; The ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently under extreme pressure and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. An advanced degree in Public Administration, Law or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience within an academic or higher education environment preferred. Computer literacy in data management, document preparation and management, spreadsheet creation and presentation software is also preferred.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Provides expert advice and guidance on research proposals, awards and administrative processes.
2. Reviews and finalizes proposals for submission to sponsoring entities.
3. Coordinates budget preparation with faculty for research and clinical studies.
4. Analyzes proposed budgets for accuracy, potential profit/loss and payment restrictions.
5. Analyzes proposals, awards and agreements for compliance and consistency with federals and state laws and regulations, University policy and practice, research compliance restrictions and guidelines, financial and academic requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
6. Negotiates terms and conditions with sponsoring entities for proposals, awards, cooperative agreements and sub-contracts.
7. Establishes & manages awards. Assists in solving problems related to the administration of awards.
8. Assists faculty and staff in preparation of competitive and non-competitive grants and contract proposals.
9. Reviews and interprets sponsoring agency submission and expenditure requirements.
10. Coordinates interaction between other research administration areas.
11. Manages data via database.
12. Identifies and communicates appropriate funding opportunities.
13. Provides formal and informal training to faculty and staff.

Comments

This position provides support in highly specialized areas of Research Administration. The Office of Sponsored Projects is a customer service organization dedicated to supporting a diverse client set including University administration, faculty, support staff and sponsoring entities.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.