Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Independently completes pre-award administration of research grants &/or contracts, including both basic and complex proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + two years of related experience or10 years of related experience

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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 II
• Independently completes complex proposals for a variety of sponsors
• Utilizes prior experiences to identify issues and offer guidance to others
• 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.