Part-time Grants and Contracts Specialist (Intermediate – Principal Level) (0.8 FTE)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Medicine

Job Title: Part-time Grants and Contracts Specialist (Intermediate – Principal Level) (0.8 FTE)

Position: #00831886 – Requisition: #37077

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine (DOM) Research Office has an opening for a part-time (0.8 FTE) University Staff Grants and Contracts Specialist (Intermediate – Principal Level). As a Grants and Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for complex and varied research, financial, and analytical work related to grant review and management. The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with the submission, administration, and management of research grants and contracts, as well as responsible for the financial, accounting, and procurement transactions and their policies. This position will report to the Research Office Program and Grant Manager. The position provides centralized support to the DOM Divisions Research Administrative teams to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Sponsor, and University policies & and procedures. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpretation of federal and state policies.
• Analyze current and past financial and performance data to provide financial projection forecasting for faculty (one-on-one meetings).
• Submit, monitor, and review internal finance reconciliations utilizing finance systems and databases (e.g., effort reporting, award closeouts, etc.).
• Perform routine audits of payroll as well as other research expense transactions for Principal Investigators, fellows, and staff to ensure expenses are properly calculated and encumbered in their appropriate accounts.
• Establish fund accounts in coordination with the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) and the disbursement of subcontracts.
• Reconciliation of subcontract and consultant invoices and coordinate communication with sponsors and Principal Investigators.

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.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the largest clinical department in the School of Medicine. With more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents, and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research, and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care. In addition to our exemplary performance, we continue to have strong standings in national rankings in all our academic missions. Our Department Chairperson remains committed to evolving the Department and meeting the ever-changing needs of healthcare and our patients.

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
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision