Grants and Contrasts Specialist III Pre/Post - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-01
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Grants and Contrasts Specialist III Pre/Post



The University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department is searching for a Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post-Award) will work in the main financial area of the Ophthalmology Department. The work will focus on post-award accounting duties for moderately complex grants and contracts.


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

Maintains award-related schedules, prepares government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedures. Monitors account activity, resolve routine issues, and prepares routine financial documents. The job will also involve some additional pre-award work that includes NCEs, RPPRs and modifications to existing contracts.


Physical Effort

must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time



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 8:30am to 5:00pm

Work Arrangement: M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm

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

Optional Documents: Cover Letter




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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