University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Sponsored Programs Administrator I  

Job Number:  193004            https://jobs.ou.edu/

Organization: Research Administration Office

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Salary Range: Up to $51,500 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes 

Children of OUHSC employees can attend OU tuition FREE!

 

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter 

Job Description

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POSITION INFORMATION:  Provides professional staff support with sponsored program activities to include the preparation of grant, contract and subcontract proposals; as well as the creation, negotiation and execution of research, training, and service contracts.  

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1.    Pre-award Administration.  Prepare and review proposals for University signature and submission to federal, state, and local government agencies, private companies, and foundations; advise faculty and department staff in aspects of proposal preparation, including budgets and compliance with federal, state, and University guidelines; review and interpret sponsor solicitations.

2.    Contract Preparation.  Assist the Director of Sponsored Programs in the preparation and negotiation of research, training, and service contracts with other public and private institutions.

3.    Report Preparation.  Assist with the preparation and review of reports other than fiscal reports to the awarding agency as required.  Coordinate preparation of annual and final progress reports per sponsor guidelines.

4.    Communication/Correspondence.  Responds to inquiries from research faculty, staff, financial officers, and other departments concerning the interpretation of provisions of awards.  Responds to requests from awarding agencies for information related to proposals and externally funded grants and contracts.  Prepares paperwork and draft correspondence for the negotiation/acceptance of grants and contract terms and conditions, modifications, extensions, and related administrative matters.  Serve as liaison to sponsors over the life of the project.

5.    As Needed.  Perform various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

 

Job Requirements

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Education:  Bachelor's Degree in field where vacancy exists  

 

Skills:

• Ability to take initiate to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in an academic-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet inflexible deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advertised Physical Requirements
• Must be able to walk, stand, reach, lift, feel, hear, see, and speak.

Preferred:

•  Experience working with grants and/or contracts in a higher education, non-profit, or research environment.

Supervision:  Must be able to work with limited supervision following a training period.

 

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?- Yes

Special Indications: None 

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Davis, CRA | Associate Director

Certified Research Administrator

Office of Research Administration | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

865 Research Parkway, URP865-450| Oklahoma City, OK 73104                                                 

Tel: 405.271.2090 | Fax : 405.271-8651

 

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