Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator, Sponsored Programs

Title: Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator, Sponsored Programs

Employee Classification: Sr Contract Admin, Spnsrd Prog

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: 1.00000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at HSC is dedicated to supporting the research of our faculty, staff, and students. Our office provides comprehensive services across the lifecycle of sponsored projects. We are committed to ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, fostering collaborative research partnerships, and promoting the responsible stewardship of external funding.

As a crucial component of UNT's research infrastructure, OSP strives to enhance the impact and visibility of our institution's research portfolio, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. Our team of experienced professionals works collaboratively with academic departments, administrative units, and external sponsors to facilitate a seamless and efficient grants and contracts process, supporting our research community.

Position Overview

Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator will be a joint appointment between the AIM-AHEAD Central Hub Office and the Office of Sponsored Programs at the UNTHSC. They will be responsible for all post-award responsibilities on behalf of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) for the AIM-AHEAD office. They are responsible for reviewing the sponsor requirements and ensuring federal, state, and institutional compliance concerning expenditures and milestone deliverables. They will track and review sub-awardee invoices for compliance with sponsor guidelines, monitor purchase orders, and process timely payments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and five (5) years related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Up to date knowledge of applicable law, and federal and state grant guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards;
• Clearly and candidly expresses self in a professional manner;
• Actively listens and seeks input to ensure understanding.
• Adapts communication to be appropriate to other’s level of understanding.
• Ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate information to reach a conclusion and make a decision.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-year experience with NIH grants.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

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