Description
Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post Award)
Med-Emergency Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001086)
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Pre & Post Award) employee who will:
Perform pre and post award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts not limited to overseeing the processing of invoices, conducting complex cost analyses, re-budgeting projects, setting up sub-awards, and coordinating supply and equipment purchases.
Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets, processes amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of contracts.
Maintains award-related schedules; ensures complete and accurate collection and distribution of all materials.
Monitors account activity including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions.
Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation.
Prepares account reports; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports.
Tracks multiple grants and contracts to advise University employees on long-term financial viability.
Assists with preparing project budgets.
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Grants Forecasting, Fiscal Panther, Peris, and pertinent grant programs. Excellent communications skills via phone, email and virtual platforms (Teams, Zoom, etc.) is imperative. Ability to sit for long periods of time and attend meetings in various campus buildings when required.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time and lift small packages under 10 lbs.
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: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
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: Not Applicable
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