Grant & Contract Manager

Title: Grant & Contract Manager

Employee Classification: Grant & Contract Manager

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: Commensurate With Experience

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, a division of the UNTHSC Research Office, provides pre-award, post-award, and accounting services for the support of faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNTHSC research policies.

Position Overview

The Grants Manager will supervise and provide administrative oversight to research administrators on the post award team to include managing, guiding, and assisting sponsored projects administration with the day-to-day operations of the team. The manager will be responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff. This position supports the management of fiscal compliance in the area of award setup, coordination of time and effort certification, and development of standard operation procedures for the post award team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess knowledge of grant processes; including ability to review, administer and monitor grants for all sponsor requirements from award stage through close-out;
• Possess the ability to write and organize reports with skill in gathering required information;
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and organizational policies, procedures and compliance requirements;
• Knowledge of computer systems, and applications (PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the skill and ability to supervise staff;
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving skills and appropriate decision-making process

Preferred Qualifications

• CRA or research financial management/ oversight

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and ensures staff remains knowledgeable of changes in federal, state, and University guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations. 
• Manages fiscal compliance in the area of award/agreement setup and administration for sponsored projects in collaboration with the Office of Grants Contracts and Accounting. Develops and delivers post award sponsored projects training for staff and campus. Helps coordinate Time and Effort certification processes. 
• Manages,