Grant/Contract Officer II

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Grant/Contract Officer II

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Job Summary

Independently and with some basic oversight, completes various routine pre-award and post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This position is evenly-split with effort for both pre-award and post-award activities.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates on day 1
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time and holidays
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/



Responsibilities
--- Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a Grants and Contracts Officer I--- Independently completes basic proposals for a variety of sponsors. Completes basic award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance for the department's most common sponsors. With basic oversight from a supervisor, completes complex proposal preparation (e.g. multi-project proposals, institutional training grants, contract proposals) for a variety of sponsors. Completes complex award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance--- Award review/tracking. Completes project-related A/P and A/R activities for complex contracts. Reviews budget categories for reporting activities.--- Demonstrates familiarity and expanded knowledge of various sponsor policies required for proposal submission, appropriately utilizes University, department, and most common sponsor systems and processes for proposal preparation, submission, and tracking--- Problems encountered are varied, but generally with precedent. Resolution may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.--- Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and on-the-job experience

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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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
Previous experience with higher education grants/contracts administration
Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines
High level of proficiency in Excel
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team



Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41697B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm. Opportunities for telework on a hybrid schedule may be available if supported by operational needs.
Department: 00068 - Mechanical Engineering
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $47,700 to $62,000
Close Date: 5/11/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181430




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