Grants Contracts Specialists III Pre Post-Award - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-24
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Grants Contracts Specialists III Pre Post-Award



The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology would like to hire a qualified candidate to fill the position as a Grants and Contracts Administrator III.

This position will perform pre-post award accounting for basic research science for clinical trials; this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Federal Agencies, Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to review financials. Must be able to create budgets in excel. Position can be hybrid/fully remote schedule after brief training period.


Job Summary

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.


Essential Functions

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Project Monitoring, Project Administration, Ensure Compliance with Grant Requirements, Managing Timelines and Deliverables, Prepare Financial reports/documents. In addition, perform pre-post award accounting for
clinical trials, this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will
prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials. Will work with Federal Agencies, Industry Sponsors, and Foundations. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to review financials. Must be able to create budgets in excel. Hybrid/fully remote schedule after brief training period.


Physical Effort

Mostly sedentary. Must be able to get around a university setting.


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 & Post-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: M-F,8:30-5:00

Work Arrangement: M-F,8:30-5:00

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon 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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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