University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine – Divisions of Endocrinology and Rheumatology

Job Title: Open Rank Research and Grants Specialist (Entry – Senior)

Position #: 00851110 – Requisition #: 40594

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine, Divisions of Endocrinology and Rheumatology, seeks a Research and Grants Specialist at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The Research and Grants Specialist is responsible for high-level research-related financial tasks and will help oversee post-award grant operations. This position will work closely with the Division Administrators, PIs and key administrative staff with the divisions to ensure accurate grant and clinical trial contracting. This position will also interact with and collaborate closely with the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) and external sponsors on billing and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates/monitors/maintains monthly financial reports for all PI’s that have research funding as well as reports for leadership in the Division. 

• Ensures that the award setup accurately reflects the terms and conditions of the award as well as anticipated spending; requests appropriate rebudgeting from OGC and/or sponsor when required.

• Prepares documentation for OGC to draft subcontracts; monitors contract execution, account set-up, invoicing, and compliance.

• Reviews all expenditures to ensure that division researchers adhere to institutional policies and procedures, as well as to all applicable federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations. 

• Completes Journal Entries and Payroll Expense transfers as needed on grant accounts.

• Works with Pre-Award Coordinator or Pre-Award Shared Services to process progress reports, including working with Principal Investigators to prepare and submit progress reports (RPPRs) as required by project sponsors.

• Provide post-award services for Clinical Trials.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

About the Divisions of Endocrinology and Rheumatology

The Divisions of Endocrinology and Endocrinology are national leaders in innovative research, medical education, and excellent patient care. This position is a critical and valued team member that assists the divisions in advancing their work in all mission areas of academic medical education and communicating those successes. This position will work closely with the Division Administrators and administrative staff in a growing division offering opportunities for career growth and learning.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and high