- Contracts and Grants Specialist IV Oviedo
- UCF in Oviedo, FL, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
The Opportunity:
The Contracts and Grants Specialist IV position will be responsible for supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) in the College of Sciences (COS) Departments/Schools, with the development, coordination, and submission of proposals to Office of Research (OR) for final review and submission. The position will provide pre-award research administration support by guiding and advising the PIs, Chairs/Directors, and administrative staff. Also, assist OR with award processing.
UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
Responsibilities:
Pre-Award:
• Provides guidance and develops grant proposals, including preparation and content, in coordination with Research Development and other OR staff, COS PIs, Chairs/Directors, and research coordinators, as necessary.
• Ensures that research proposals, supporting documents and Huron Research Suite (HRS) Funding Proposal Form are reviewed for special conditions (e.g. time and effort, cost share, release time, space needs, etc.), routed and approved by appropriate University officials (e.g. VPR, Dean, Associate Dean, Chair/Director, PI, etc.).
• Coordinates with research collaborators (e.g. subcontractors, consultants, evaluators, vendors, etc.) to ensure their commitment and eligibility and that all proposal documents (e.g. subcontract scope of work, budget, budget justification, subcontractor commitment form, vendor quotes, etc.) are current, accurate and complete.
• Submits completed proposals to OR on behalf of PIs, ensuring that proposals are current, accurate, complete and in full compliance with sponsor and University policies, procedures and other requirements (including but not limited to: IRB, IACUC, Environmental Health & Safety, Technology Transfer and Export Control).
• Serves as point of contact for research related policies and procedures set forth by the sponsor, OR, COS (college-level) and COS Departments/Schools (unit-level).
• Supports other activities in COS related to pre-award, including special reports and analysis.
Award Support:
• Assists with the coordination of contract & grant modification requests (e.g. proposal revisions, budget and budget justification modifications, subaward revisions, etc.).
• Assists in the resolution of compliance issues associated with Uniform Guidance, sponsor terms and conditions and UCF policies and procedures regarding contracts and grants administration.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications:
• Extensive experience in research administration and interpreting policies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication acumen including written, verbal and listening skills and should have the ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, critical analysis abilities and time management skills.
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter and a current resume.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
In order to accurately review your submission, please ensure that your resume/CV is up to date and includes all the experience you would like us to take into consideration.
UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• Flexible work environment
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
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Department
College of Sciences (COS) - Dean's Office Operations
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday; 8am to 5pm.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$64,518.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
08-14-2024-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.
The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
Oviedo FL United States