The University of Tennessee is seeking applications for a Sponsored Programs Administrator. Applications may be submitted online at:
https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=17000000GO
Sponsored Programs Administrator, Office of Research & Engagement - 17000000GO
Pay grade TBD. (Salary DOE&Q - Full Time)
Description: The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a full-time Sponsored Programs Administrator to assist faculty and staff in the preparation of applications for external funding and award/contract processing.
OSP strives to provide the highest quality of support to faculty, staff, and research administrators.
OSP is committed to the professional development of its team and supports and encourages attendance to NCURA, SRA, and other member organizations pertinent to the Research Administration field. In addition, OSP has an approved Career Path which offers opportunity
for promotion within the office.
Specific responsibilities for this position include:
• budget review & development
• solicitation interpretation
• proposal submission to sponsor
• ensuring compliance with University and sponsor policies
• assisting with award/contract review and setup and
• preparing and presenting workshops on sponsored programs related topics
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a professional office environment is required for an entry level position and will result in a pay grade 38. Additional years of research administration experience will result in a higher level position and a pay
grade up to 43.
Minimum Required Skills and Abilities:
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and work individually and in a team environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to maintain a strong customer-service oriented environment
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Must possess an excellent command of the English language including excellent reading comprehension
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others
• Must have organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be detail oriented and have high level of initiative
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, in particular with Excel
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Proficiency using sponsor-specific submission systems (Fastlane, Grants.gov, Proposal Central, etc.)
• Experience working with faculty and other researchers on solicitation review, proposal review and submission, award/contract review and setup
• Experience working in Research Administration
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Knowledge of federal regulations
• Professional competence in interpreting the FAR, OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133 and Uniform Guidance.
Additional Information:
• Please attach the following electronic documents to the application: Cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses (postal and electronic), and telephone numbers of at least three references.
• Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• Contact: David Smelser, xxxxxx@utk.edu
Related Websites:
• Office of Sponsored Programs: http://osp.utk.edu
• Office of Research & Engagement: http://research.utk.edu/
• Employment & Benefits: http://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/
• Benefits Summary for Active Employees: http://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/summary/
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location:
US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Research & Engagement
Schedule: Full-time
Campus/Institute: Knoxville
Job Posting: Mar 31, 2017, 3:46:16 PM
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David Smelser,
CRA
Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs
The University of Tennessee
Office of Research & Engagement
Blount Hall A014
1534 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-1840
** Please be advised of OSP’s
five (5) business day
deadline for proposal submissions. Proposals that do not meet
this deadline may be submitted to the sponsor with limited to no review. In such cases, the PI will be responsible for actions taken by the sponsor for non-compliance. Also, there may be delays in accepting awards and establishing accounts resulting from
these proposals. **