Sr. Grants and Contracts Administrator (Pre-Award) – Office of Research Services

Hiring Department

Office of Research Services (ORS) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

Job Description

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is a core element of the university’s research infrastructure. Our mission is to support the scientific, scholarly, and creative endeavors of the faculty and staff at UMKC.

The goal of ORS is to function as a highly trained, customer services-oriented organization whose primary purpose is to support externally funded research and sponsored activities within the university community. ORS has responsibility for pre-award and award administration and is the institutional unit authorized by the Curators of the University of Missouri to submit proposals to and accept awards from external entities for financial support in the form of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.

• Manages pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.
• Manages the daily operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio.
• Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team.
• Performs pre-award activities for a unit (school, department, or division) with ORS. Pre-award activities include, but are not limited to, assisting the department faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Confers with PI and Pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-award documents for proposals.
• Assists the PI in the budget development by proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy.
• Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor, monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information to include application of the appropriate overhead rate for the project.
• Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with university procedures and institutional signatures. Obtains signatures as needed.
• Monitors proposal status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols.
• Performs grants and research related training and education for staff, faculty, and students.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years experience in a research administration role preferably in an academic setting.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range is $50,000 - $52,000 commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Open until filled. For best consideration please apply by 01/09/2025.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.