Grants Officer Award Setup

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Grants Officer Award Setup

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Job Summary

The department of Grants & Contracts Accounting is looking for a curious detail-oriented person to become a team member in support of the research mission at the University of Utah. This position provides post award central administrative guidance to university faculty and staff while interacting with outside entities in regard to the financial matters of sponsored institutional research projects. Along with a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Utah offers an excellent benefits package https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/

Responsibilities
1. Analyzes awards for the creation of projects and associated attributes within the PeopleSoft Grants Suite. Processes award setups and modifications in a timely manner. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.2. Reviews system queries. Verifies system functions and activities. Identifies and correct system issues. Manages databases and maintains data integrity.3. Provides expert advice, guidance and training to GCA and campus regarding sponsored awards and appropriate administrative processes.4. Enforces compliance and ensures consistency with federal and state regulations, University policies and practices, research compliance restrictions and guidelines, financial and academic requirements, close-out practice and agency policies and procedures.5. Assists with collecting and preparation of all relevant financial information for award close-out.6. May provide information for audits.7. Designs and compiles special reports in response to internal and external requests. Provides accessible data for reliable analysis, management review, research purposes and/or reporting requirements.8. Assists in solving financial problems related to the administration of awards.9. Reviews, interprets and implements sponsoring agency rules and processes corrections to financial statements.10. Reviews receivables and pursues collection of problem receivables.11. Communicates and resolves issues with appropriate funding agencies.12. Testing and debugging GCA modifications and/or enhancements in PeopleSoft Grants Suite.13. Responsible person on other assigned departmental projects.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Experience in higher education or state government a plus.Experience in financial system implementation and knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle software a plus.The ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently under deadline.Knowledge of accounting software, advanced spreadsheet, analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience in data analysis, data system management and research experience.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41406B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F, 8-5 with some flexibility (40 hours, 5 days a week)
Department: 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $57,000 to $59,000 DOE
Close Date: 6/11/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/179770




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