The Office of Sponsored Programs at the University of Arkansas is looking for an Award Specialist. 

 

Our flagship campus was founded in 1871 as a land grant institution and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity.  Ten colleges and schools serve more than 28,000 students with more than 200 academic programs.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

 

Department and BU: Office of Sponsored Programs, Division of Research and Innovation

 

Annual Salary:  $43,217

 

Summary of Job Duties: The Award Specialist is responsible for reading and interpreting the Streamlyne and Sponsor award notices/contract agreements in order to setup all awards in Workday (including creating and setting up complex Center Awards for high activity researchers). The Award setup in Workday includes but is not limited to, creating new awards, creating amendments to existing awards per agreements with Sponsors for continuations, carryforward, supplements, etc., setting up Grant worktags, creating cost share grant worktags, creating and amending subaward lines, selecting appropriate F&A rates on an award and assigning the appropriate Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators and Grant Financial Analyst to Award Headers and Grant worktags so departments and PIs have the necessary access to view and purchase against an award/grant worktag. The Award Specialist works with the Cost Accountant to request new F&A rates to be setup in Workday if they do not exist and sets up subaward basis limits for each subaward line. The Award Specialist provides back up to request the setup of new sponsors and subrecipients in Workday and runs reporting in Workday related to award and grant worktag management. The Award Specialist will provide guidance and direction to the Award Support Specialist(s). This position is governed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree in finance, business administration, general business or a related field

·        At least four years of experience in fiscal operations, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

·        Experience with grants and contracts

·        Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Demonstrated accuracy and meticulous attention to detail

·        Demonstrated strong organizational skills

·        Proficiency with data analysis is required to extract, transform, and interpret data

·        Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly with Excel and Outlook

·        Experience with Streamlyne and Workday

·        Must be able to appropriately handle sensitive information

·        Demonstrated ability to handle a high level of communication with internal and external customers

·        Analyze business and technical documentation to uncover potential requirements, formulate thoughtful ideas and questions, and extract useful insights

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

·        Ability to multitask in a high-pressure and deadline-driven environment

·        Ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times

·        Ability to communicate using clear communication skills which could include but not be limited to the following methods: personal face-to-face contact; using e-mail or other written correspondence; virtual applications such as Teams and Zoom; and through telephone contact

·        Ability to demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and problem solving to make decisions independently

·        Ability to independently research and comprehend written policies

·        Ability to coordinate with both Pre-Award and Post-Award members of the Sponsored Programs (OSP) Team and key stakeholders across campus

·        Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures

·        Knowledge of Uniform Guidance Requirements

·        Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices

·        Knowledge of computers and software application programs and ability to work with technology

 

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit:  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Award-Specialist_R0002556

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.  Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

 

Kathy

 

 

Kathy Scheibel, CRA Assistant Director Office of Sponsored Programs University of Arkansas 1125 W. Maple Street 210 Administrative Building Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone: (479) 575-5912

 

 

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