University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job Title: Grants Specialist (Open Rank, Intermediate to Principal)

Position #:00811884 – Requisition #:38131

Job Summary:

The Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies is seeking two (2) Grants Specialists to work at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The Grants Specialist is responsible for the pre- and post-award management of a portfolio of grants. These positions will provide essential grants management support to the school, the principal investigators, their designees, and other business units as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Monitoring & Forecasting - Tracks and monitors awards to prevent budget overruns, reallocates expenses as needed, and provides financial projections to faculty and stakeholders throughout the grant lifecycle.

• Compliance & Reporting - Ensures adherence to grant regulations and sponsor requirements by preparing and submitting accurate financial and progress reports and maintaining documentation for audits and reviews.

• Contract & Agreement Oversight - Reviews and interprets grant agreements and legal documents to ensure compliance with terms, and coordinates amendments or modifications as needed.

• Pre-Award Grants Administration - Supports faculty in preparing and submitting grant proposals, including budget development, sponsor requirement analysis, and coordination with subcontractors. Manages electronic submissions and follow-ups, including JIT and RPPR processes.

• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration - Acts as the primary liaison for principal investigators, project teams, and funding agencies, providing guidance, and ensuring smooth communication throughout pre- and post-award phases.

Work Location:

Hybrid – these roles are eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings after 6 months in the position and certain criteria are met.  

Why Join Us:

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus, is an internationally renowned School of Pharmacy and a top tier research school ranked in the top 10% of more than 140 schools in the country for research grant funding. At the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, we are committed to excellence and innovation in professional, graduate, and post-graduate education; scholarship and research; patient-centered care; public health advocacy; and societal leadership and engagement. Together, our innovation, discoveries and engagement with our communities improve the health and well-being of society.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Denta