What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Contracts Specialists III Pre Post-Award position at University of Pittsburgh?
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.
Med-Neurology
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology would like to hire a qualified candidate to fill the position as a Grants and Contracts Administrator III.
This position will perform pre-post award accounting for basic research science for clinical trials; this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Federal Agencies, Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to review financials. Must be able to create budgets in excel. Position can be h ybrid/fully remote schedule after brief training period.
Essential Functions
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Project Monitoring, Project Administration, Ensure Compliance with Grant Requirements, Managing Timelines and Deliverables, Prepare Financial reports/documents. In addition, perform pre-post award accounting for
clinical trials, this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will
prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials. Will work with Federal Agencies, Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to review financials. Must be able to create budgets in excel. Hybrid/fully remote schedule after brief training period.
Physical Effort
Mostly sedentary. Must be able to get around a university setting.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post-Award)
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Grants & Contracts
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
M-F,8:30-5:00
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Med-Neurology
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology would like to hire a qualified candidate to fill the position as a Grants and Contracts Administrator III.
This position will perform pre-post award accounting for basic research science for clinical trials; this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Federal Agencies, Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to review financials. Must be able to create budgets in excel. Position can be h ybrid/fully remote schedule after brief training period.
Essential Functions
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Project Monitoring, Project Administration, Ensure Compliance with Grant Requirements, Managing Timelines and Deliverables, Prepare Financial reports/documents. In addition, perform pre-post award accounting for
clinical trials, this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will
prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials. Will work with Federal Agencies, Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to review financials. Must be able to create budgets in excel. Hybrid/fully remote schedule after brief training period.
Physical Effort
Mostly sedentary. Must be able to get around a university setting.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post-Award)
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Grants & Contracts
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
M-F,8:30-5:00
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
