Post Award Specialist, Research Services Intermediate Principal Professional -34160University Staff
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department : Emergency Medicine
Job Title : Post Award Specialist, Research Services Intermediate Principal Professional
Position # : '00823726 Requisition # : 34160
Job Summary :
Within the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Emergency Medicine, COMBAT and ATLAS are currently seeking applications for a Research Services Open Rank (Intermediate to Principal Professional) Post-Award Specialist.
This is a full-time, University Staff (non-classified) position, will be responsible for managing the administration of grants and management of regulatory processes involving grants and contracts for COMBAT and ATLAS.
Using available resources, this position will investigate discrepancies and incorporate feedback to ensure accurate financial reporting on grants.
This position will also verify transactions and details posted to the General Ledger (GL), handle payroll changes and transfers related to grants, as well as conduct other budget proposals and analyses as requested.
This position will be faced with multiple priorities, as well as difficult situations, and will be required to be flexible, adaptive, and able to articulate thoughts and explanations to those with varying levels of understanding in finance and budgeting.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist with the grant and contract operations for COMBAT and ATLAS in the Department of Emergency Medicine.
- Serve as a backup for developing and submitting grant applications, contributing to both pre- and post-award processes.
- Review grant notices of award and granting agencies’ policies to identify specific policies, rules, and deadlines. Establish correct funding and personnel effort for each sponsored project and manage subcontracts and purchase orders as needed.
- Analyze cash balances, reconcile expenditures, assist in subrecipient monitoring, prepare journal entries and process payroll expense transfers and funding distribution updates for all sponsored projects.
- Develop and maintain accurate budget projections and prepare comprehensive budget / reporting / forecasting tools for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepares prior approval request, carry-forward requests, amendments, and no cost extensions. Collaborate with OGC during closeout process and assists with preparing financial report.
- Act as custodian for PI gift card programs and complete quarterly reconciliations.
Work Location :
Hybrid this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
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