Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist - UConn OSP Pudlo, Laurie 06 Jun 2008 14:03 EST
Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist I-II (UCP VI-VII) Office for Sponsored Programs The University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus, is seeking a Pre-Award Grants & Contracts Specialist in its centralized research administration office, the Office for Sponsored Programs. The Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist will be responsible for the review of proposed grants, commitments and budgets, and will provide guidance and technical assistance to principal investigators and department administrators in the electronic or other submission of applications and related documents, ensuring compliance with sponsor, federal, state and University policies. Minimum Qualifications: Must be self-motivated, able to work independently or as a member of a team, and use sound professional judgment in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Knowledge of rules and regulations governing technical aspects of grants and sponsored projects is required. Bachelor's Degree plus four years of relevant experience or at least eight years relevant experience in a business organization or government agency is required; higher education experience preferred. The successful candidate will have demonstrated attention to detail and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Experience developing budgets is required. Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word are required. Experience using Grants.gov, InfoEd or similar electronic research administration system a plus. Must be able to work a regular schedule between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends in order to facilitate customer service objectives. Consideration for the higher, UCP 7 level position requires advanced professional experience in research administration with greater level of autonomy including a thorough knowledge and understanding of University, state and private industry rules and regulations governing technical aspects of grants and contracts and the ability to interpret technical contract language and its implications. This is a full-time, twelve-month, permanent position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience, with a target starting salary range or $47,000 to $50,000 for the UCP 6 level position. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, please apply by June 20, 2008. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to: Laurie Pudlo, Office for Sponsored Programs, University of Connecticut, 438 Whitney Road Ext., Unit 1133, Storrs, CT 06269-1133. Electronic applications submitted to xxxxxx@uconn.edu (single document) are preferred. Please do not submit multiple applications (i.e. email and fax). (Search #2008530) *** Laurie N. Pudlo Administrative Manager University of Connecticut Office for Sponsored Programs 438 Whitney Road Extension, Unit 1133 Storrs, CT 06269-1133 (860) 486-4247 Direct (860) 486-3622 Main (860) 486-3726 FAX xxxxxx@uconn.edu www.osp.uconn.edu ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================