Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist, Academic & Business Operations

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Academic & Business Operations is thrilled to announce an outstanding job opportunity that will ignite your career! We are actively seeking a highly motivated and career-minded individual to join our esteemed Research team as a Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist. Within this appointment, you will play a vital role in driving the growth of Research Shared Services and providing permanent support for the Department of Dermatology with their grant management needs. In this exciting position, you will be responsible for a range of activities on other assignments, including pre-award, maintenance, and post-award tasks, all while adhering to departmental, institutional, and sponsor guidelines. As a key liaison to Principal Investigators, Sponsored Programs Administration, and research support positions, you will contribute to fostering a customer-centric atmosphere that upholds the research mission and values of UT Southwestern and the unique opportunity to cultivate research growth. Your expertise will be invaluable in nurturing talent and driving innovation within our organization.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining the benefits of both remote and in-office work environments. If you have been searching for an exhilarating opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of research, we strongly encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting journey where your skills and passion for research will be celebrated and rewarded!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree In business administration, public administration, or related field

• Experience
  4 years Experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position and
  Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CRA) Certified Research Administrator - Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures to applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, search directories, funding files, and other relevant resources.
• Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university announcements and guidelines.
• Provides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award modifications, and completing required reports.
• Negotiates contracts with various agencies (state and federal government, private organizations), pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnological companies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
• May draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents' guidelines.
• Provides working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.