Pre-Award Grants & Contracts Specialist II

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Credit and Collections, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Funding, Government Requirements, Grant Awards, Grant Writing, Just in Time (JIT), Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Organizational Skills, Process Analysis, Process Management, Progress Reports, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Research Administration, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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  • Prepare, review, and submit sponsored project proposals in accordance with sponsor and institutional guidelines
  • Coordinate and process progress reports, just-in-time (JIT) requests, and award activations
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as institutional policies and procedures
  • Serve as a resource to faculty and research staff on pre-award processes, requirements, and timelines
  • Review proposal components for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to sponsor guidelines
  • Track deadlines and manage multiple submissions to ensure timely completion
  • Communicate effectively with investigators, administrative staff, and central offices to facilitate submissions
  • Assist with interpreting sponsor requirements, including NIH and other funding agencies
  • Maintain organized records and documentation related to proposal

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Assists in preparing and submitting small grant and contract proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements and procurement proposals, conducts cost analyses, processes invoices, arbitrates claims and complaints, and performs all collections activities. Monitors grants and contractual arrangements and prepares routine financial documentation. Assists with policy and procedural interpretation and with the preparation of pre-award applications and reports to grant agencies.

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Assists in preparing and submitting small grant and contract proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements and procurement proposals, conducts cost analyses, processes invoices, arbitrates claims and complaints, and performs all collections activities. Monitors grants and contractual arrangements and prepares routine financial documentation. Assists with policy and procedural interpretation and with the preparation of pre-award applications and reports to grant agencies.

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The Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Pre-Award) guides faculty and staff in the review and processing of sponsored project proposals, reports, just-in-time requests, and activations. Other responsibilities may include assuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local government administrative requirements related to pre-award and/or sponsored project activities and in compliance with Department of Medicine's Research Administration (DOMRA) policies and procedures. This individual should have previous experience with proposal, report, and JIT submissions for NIH and other sponsors.

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The Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Pre-Award) guides faculty and staff in the review and processing of sponsored project proposals, reports, just-in-time requests, and activations. Other responsibilities may include assuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local government administrative requirements related to pre-award and/or sponsored project activities and in compliance with Department of Medicine's Research Administration (DOMRA) policies and procedures. This individual should have previous experience with proposal, report, and JIT submissions for NIH and other sponsors.

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Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

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Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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