Manager - Grants & Contracts - Military veterans preferred

Manager - Grants & Contracts

This position will manage a team of post award administrations and supervise their grant related duties. This position will oversee financial activities and account reconciliations for their team and will also serve as the main contact for the divisions their staff represent for all post award related matters.

Job Summary

Manages grant administration duties and supports all related operations to ensure resources are properly allocated to support research needs. Oversees financial activities and account reconciliations. Serves as primary contact for all grant and contract issues.

Essential Functions

• Direct supervision of team of 5 post-award administrators, including hiring, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration;
• manages work schedules and approves timecards;
• provides professional development opportunities;
• distributes and reviews work.
• Post-award management and administration of complex grants, contracts and clinical trials for team.
• Continuing review and development of training program to acclimate new hires to department.
• Analyzes and projects financial data to examine trends.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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.Manager - Grants & Contracts (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: 3

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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: $65,000-$86,000/annually

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: Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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