Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Independently completes post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + two years of related experience or 10 years of related experience.

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

• Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a Post-Award GCO II
• Independently completes complex award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance.
• Reviews formal financial reports to external sponsors, PI, internal/external audits.
• Ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures/policies.
• Begin mentoring activities, including reviewing procedures and becoming a resource to faculty.
• Asks questions/provides answers demonstrating greater depth of knowledge of University and sponsor requirements
• Leading in collaborative work with other teams in the unit or on special projects with minimal manager support
• Serves as a liaison to sponsors
• Issues are varied, and involve some evaluation and interpretation. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issue, requiring innovation and creativity.
• Applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity

Comments

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.