The Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist to join our growing department. This is a new position that will be supporting the entire department with pre and post award management.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in planning, coordinating and monitor the research activities of the Department of Pediatric Surgery. Develops and administers procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants and contracts and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assists Principal Investigator with pre and post award administration and coordinating.

2. Analyzes proposed grants and contract proposals and awards for special conditions/restrictions and establishes controls as needed to ensure full compliance.

3. Provides assistance to Principal Investigators and their staff to ensure allowability and allocability available to them by counseling and/or disseminating information and guidelines of the various granting agencies.

4. Distributes to Principal Investigators pertinent information relating to contractual provisions and obligations.

5. Adjust budgets dependent upon contract requirements.

6. Coordinates activities in establishing grant protocol with institutions that may be involved in similar activities as named by the grant.

7. Assists in development of progress plans with professional organizations relative to the objective and purpose of grant funding for a particular area of research or training.

8. Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or school level.

9. Negotiate with agency regarding renewal of contract/subcontract.

10. Oversees proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports to grant agency.

11. Creates and maintains inventory of assets procured under contract and grant accounts.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Effective communication and negotiation skills

• Database and spreadsheet skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V (minority/female/disabled/veteran).

Interested applicants should send resume to:

Crystal Sharp

Administrative Services Officer I

Department of Pediatric Surgery

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Phone: (713) 500-7304

Fax: (713) 500-7296

Email: Crystal.J.Sharp@uth.tmc.edu

Website: http://utsurg.uth.tmc.edu/pedisurgery/

Please also apply online at:

http://jobs.uth.tmc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76063