OSP Grants & Contracts Specialist-Senior

Under limited supervision, position is responsible for pre/post-award activities of standard and complex grants and contracts, requiring the use of initiative and independent judgment to ensure proposals and awards are compliant with laws, regulations, policies, and terms and conditions. This role serves in the central office compliance and oversight function, in assisting department faculty and staff in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals (pre-award), and/or award set-up and monitoring, financial reporting, and project closeout activities (post-award).

• Reviews, obtains institutional approval, and submits grant and contract proposals and applications of all types and complexity levels, ensuring submissions meet agency and institutional guidelines, published timetables and deadlines. 
• Creates and maintains official proposal file records for all grant and contract submissions. 
• Interprets and applies institutional and sponsor policies, procedures, guidelines and applicable state and federal laws throughout the life cycle of sponsored programs administration. 
• Provides guidance and oversight to junior staff within the department as well as faculty, administrative staff and ancillary units throughout the institution. 
• Establishes accounts in the financial accounting system for more complex award types, prepares and submits fund re-budgeting and other award change requests as appropriate, maintains accurate official institutional grant records for the duration of the award, prepares award closeouts, and serves as institutional liaison to assigned external funding sponsors on all non-scientific matters related to sponsored award administration. 
• Prepares Financial Status Reports and other specialized proposal and/or award reports to federal and other sponsoring agencies. 
• Maintains grant record retention schedules and related files. 
• Keeps current on applicable federal guidance on sponsored programs including OMB Uniform Guidance updates, as well as other institutional and sponsor laws, regulations, policies, and guidance pertaining to sponsored programs. 
• Serves as a resource in the resolution of complex problems and issues, and mentor to junior staff members within the department. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work autonomously, analyze and problem solve in directing and contributing to initiatives, process development and strategic planning within the organization. 
• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices and policies governing all types of sponsored programs. 
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in complex varied situations. 
• Effective time management, planning and organizational skills, and ability to multitask and delegate in a rapidly changing environment. 
• Ability to work independently in a team environment, take ownership of the resolution of problems, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet both internal and external deadlines. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both faculty and administrative staff and ancillary units involved in sponsored programs administration. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in accounting or finance is preferred for post-award positions.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of related experience is required.  

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. 
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.