Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Independently and with some basic oversight, completes various routine pre-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of relevant work experience

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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 Pre-Award GCO I
• Independently completes basic proposals for a variety of sponsors
• With basic oversight from a supervisor, completes complex proposal preparation for a variety of sponsors
• Initial exposure to complex proposal preparation (e.g. multi-project proposals, institutional training grants, contract proposals)
• Demonstrates familiarity with and appropriately utilizes University, department, and most common sponsor systems and processes for proposal preparation, submission, and tracking
• Expanded knowledge of University and department research administration systems and processes
• Expanded knowledge of various sponsor systems, processes and policies required for proposal submission
• Problems encountered are varied, but generally with precedent. Resolution may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.
• Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and on-the-job experience

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.