University of Connecticut
Office of the Vice President for Research - Sponsored Program Services

Multiple Positions / Rank Open
Grants & Contracts Specialist I/II (UCP VI/UCP VII)

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Program Services at the University of Connecticut (UConn) is seeking energetic, skilled and engaged Grants & Contracts Specialists with experience in post-award and financial services to join our service-oriented Team.

Under the direction of the designated Team Leader, the Grants & Contracts Specialists will provide technical assistance and oversight in the review, budgeting, negotiation, compliance, and financial management of sponsored program activity.

Representative duties  will include:  providing guidance to researchers and University constituents regarding the setup of project accounts; monitoring account activity, receivables and fund balances to ensure against deficits and improper expenditures; entering journal vouchers and financial transactions to record billings or account adjustments; serving as University Liaison in the negotiation of terms, budget revisions or extensions;  producing financial reports, invoices or related documents required for the billing and collection or transmittal of funding from sponsors to the university; analyzing and resolving problems and discrepancies related to financial compliance or availability of funds; may assist with the billing or collection of monies in a variety of forms, including checks, wire transfers, online drawdowns or other automated payment methods.

Additional duties performed at the level of Grants and Contracts Specialist II (UCP VII) include:   routine handling of a project portfolio of significant complexity, requiring an advanced level of knowledge and experience; may coordinate and prioritize team workload; may provide guidance, training and serve as a resource to colleagues both internal and external to Sponsored Program Services; contributes to workflow, process and policy improvements; may develop and present or provide training to University constituencies.

Minimum qualifications include:  Bachelor's degree and four years of recent relevant experience, or eight years of recent relevant experience in a business organization or government agency involving accounting, budgeting and contracting; thorough knowledge of federal laws and regulations regarding grants and contracts; excellent accuracy and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Additional minimum qualifications to be considered for the rank of Grants & Contracts Specialist II (UCP VII) include:  ability to write and interpret technical contract language and understand its implications; ability to effectively communicate with and serve as liaison between granting agencies, University Administration and principal investigators; ability to develop and deliver technical training.

Preferred qualifications include:  in-depth knowledge of OMB Circulars A-110, A-21 and A-133; knowledge of current trends in research administration; experience using a Financial System (such as KFS) and/or electronic database/records management systems (such as InfoEd); ability to prepare/create reports using a reporting system (such as WebFocus); ability to problem-solve and maintain professional composure while working under pressure of internal and external deadlines; ability to work independently and in a team environment; experience working in an institution of higher education; MBA, CPA, or Certified Research Administrator designation.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the position descriptions located at www.research.uconn.edu.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and a list of at least three professional references via Husky Hire (http://jobs.uconn.edu/).  Screening of applicants will begin immediately.  Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

For confidential inquiries or additional information please contact:
Laurie Pudlo, Administrative Manager
Office of the Vice President for Research
University of Connecticut
xxxxxx@uconn.edu
860-486-4247

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a Land Grant and Sea Grant college and member of the Space Grant Consortium, and is ranked among the top 19 public universities in the nation according to the 2014 U.S. News and World Report.   In support of an ambitious state investment in economic development, higher education, and research, the Office of the Vice President for Research seeks highly motivated, skilled, and engaged individuals to work within an increasingly diverse and complex research environment.  www.research.uconn.edu

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