Grant / Contract Officer II - Dermatology
Independently and with some basic oversight, completes various routine pre-award and post-award administration of research grants & / or contracts. This position is evenly-split with effort for both pre-award and post-award activities.
Responsibilities :
- Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a GCO I
- Independently completes basic proposals for a variety of sponsors.
- Completes basic award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance for the department's most common sponsors.
- With basic oversight from a supervisor, completes complex proposal preparation (e.g. multi-project proposals, institutional training grants, contract proposals) for a variety of sponsors.
- Completes complex award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance.
- Award review / tracking. Completes project-related A / P and A / R activities for complex contracts.
- Reviews budget categories for reporting activities.
- Demonstrates familiarity and expanded knowledge of various sponsor policies required for proposal submission, appropriately utilizes University, department, and most common sponsor systems and processes for proposal preparation, submission, and tracking.
- Problems encountered are varied, but generally with precedent. Resolution may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.
- Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and on-the-job experience.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required :
Nearly Continuously : Office environment.Nearly Continuously : Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often : Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom : Bending, reaching overhead.Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).Preferences :
Demonstrated strength in negotiating budgets for industry-sponsored projects.Proficient with University of Utah administrative systems, including Management Reports, ePR, UShop eProposal, and eAward.Proven ability to collaborate effectively with investigators and departmental staff on grant and contract administration.Skilled in data management, with advanced proficiency in Excel and related analytical tools.Experience with OnCore is preferred.Type : Benefited Staff