Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post-Award) - Military veterans preferred

Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post-Award)

The University Department of Neurology would like to hire a qualified Grants and Contracts Specialist. The qualified candidate will 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. *Willing to discuss work from home options after 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

Essential Functions
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.

Physical Effort

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

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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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