Post-Award Specialist III

Responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Service Units (RASU) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio.  Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self. 

• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity 

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity 

• Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management 

• Ability to work with the pre-award specialists and solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on pre-award activities and other grants management topics on a daily basis 

• Work with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work 

• High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions 

• Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management 

• Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously 

• Ability to create high-quality written documents 

• Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership 

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision 

• Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner 

• Excellent customer service orientation 

• Deadline oriented; work well under pressure 

• Ability to mentor personnel for professional development 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management related experience, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years’ grants and contracts management experience 

• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree