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.
Experience with University of Pittsburgh fiscal applications (Fiscal Panther, Peris, Panther Express, Concur, PRISM, etc)
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- 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
- 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