Grants & Contracts Specialist II

The Department of Radiology is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities include pre and post-award administration of grants and contracts for a team of investigators.    Specific duties include: monitoring grant awards and expenditures for accuracy and compliance with standards; purchasing; billing and other general fiscal duties for specified grants/contracts.  With input from investigators, independently formulate complex budgets and budget justifications reflective of the proposed research.   Ability to coordinate multiple project and deadlines as well as be a team player required. The incumbent must be familiar with University policies and procedures as well as external funding source guidelines. 

 

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, resolves routine issues, and prepares routine financial documents. Suggests operational improvements.

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Experience with University of Pittsburgh fiscal applications (Fiscal Panther, Peris, Panther Express, Concur, PRISM, etc)  

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Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: Med-Radiology, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (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: 1
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: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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
Optional Documents: Not Applicable