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University of Pittsburgh Grants & Contracts Specialist III Pre-Award in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre-Award) Job Summary
Prepares and submits moderately complex grant, contract, and budget proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements, procurement proposals, subcontracts, and budgets. Conducts complex cost analyses and oversees invoice processing; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Monitors grants, budgets, and contractual arrangements and prepares moderately complex pre-award applications and reports. Provides policy and procedural interpretation and resolves complex issues.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for management of grant application activities for the Dept. of Pathology
- Interacts with and serves as department liaison to the University Office of Research, department faculty and staff, as well as pre-award grant offices of other institutions nation-wide to ensure processing requirements are met
- Initial entry and maintenance of all grant related information in Department Manager
- Tracking of funded awards through the Office of Research to avoid delays in activations being completed
- Assistance provided to new faculty regarding policy and readjustment of research focus of long-term faculty; respond to faculty requests for updated other support information and assist with updating biosketches as needed
Physical Effort
This position is primarily sedentary. However, some walking between departments is required.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre-Award) Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI242905100