University grants and contracts specialist - senior
Company Name:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Official Job Title:
UNIVERSITY GRANTS AND CONTRACTS SPECIALIST - SENIOR
Working Title:
University Grants and Contracts Specialist - Senior
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is currently seeking to fill a vacancy for a full-time University Grants and Contracts Specialist - Senior in the Office of Sponsored Programs in the Graduate School.
UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin's premier public urban university, offering a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to its 30,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty, staff and programs. UWM, a 104-acre campus, is located on Milwaukee's upper east side in one of the city's most attractive residential areas. For more information, please visit .
Job Description:
In collaboration with faculty and staff, the University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior position is primarily responsible for administering and facilitating complex grant preparation, submission, and compliance. Specific duties include providing guidance and assistance in proposal and budget preparation; interpreting funding agency regulations and requirements; reviewing proposals for compliance with Federal, State, UW-System, and UWM policies, regulations, and procedures; and advising and assisting departments with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing adherence to University administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grant proposals; analyzing and reviewing grant budgets; advising and assisting researchers in grant budgeting and/or cost-sharing requirements; facilitating and monitoring documentation requirements and the electronic transmittal process; and obtaining appropriate approvals and signatures for award terms, conditions, and other award acceptances. Furthermore, this position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and processing contract and grant acceptance and revisions with a focus on publication restrictions, confidentiality clauses, intellectual property rights, and liability/insurance clauses. This position will administer the most complex grant and contract programs received by the University, which include a variety of funding agencies and multifaceted grant program guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge of relevant State, Federal, and Non-Federal fiscal and administrative rules, regulations, and procedures (i.e., Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-21, A-133, and A-110); knowledge of office related computer applications that support research administration; knowledge of policies and procedures related to extramural support; and knowledge of extramural support budgeting and electronic submission techniques. Candidates will possess effective, professional written and oral communication skills.
Application Notes:
This position will require a criminal records review. A pending charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. For information relating to the campus security report for UWM, please visit .
Special Application Instructions:
To apply for the University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior vacancy in the Office of Sponsored Programs, please click HERE and follow the instructions in the How To Apply section at the bottom of the job announcement.
EEO Statement:
UWM is an AA/EOE employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Policy:
It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm- or . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
Appointment Type: Classified Permanent
Department: B3405 OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Title Code: 04402
Job Number: 00016530
Posting Type: Permanent Civil Service Position
Division: B34 Office of Research
FTE: 1
Percent: 100%
Pay Schedule: 07
Pay Range: 03
Announce Begin Date: 07/18/2014
Post Until Date: 08/01/2014
Continuous Recruitment: No
Position Contact Name: Elise Bechly
Contact Phone
Contact Email: Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Official Job Title:
UNIVERSITY GRANTS AND CONTRACTS SPECIALIST - SENIOR
Working Title:
University Grants and Contracts Specialist - Senior
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is currently seeking to fill a vacancy for a full-time University Grants and Contracts Specialist - Senior in the Office of Sponsored Programs in the Graduate School.
UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin's premier public urban university, offering a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to its 30,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty, staff and programs. UWM, a 104-acre campus, is located on Milwaukee's upper east side in one of the city's most attractive residential areas. For more information, please visit .
Job Description:
In collaboration with faculty and staff, the University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior position is primarily responsible for administering and facilitating complex grant preparation, submission, and compliance. Specific duties include providing guidance and assistance in proposal and budget preparation; interpreting funding agency regulations and requirements; reviewing proposals for compliance with Federal, State, UW-System, and UWM policies, regulations, and procedures; and advising and assisting departments with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing adherence to University administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grant proposals; analyzing and reviewing grant budgets; advising and assisting researchers in grant budgeting and/or cost-sharing requirements; facilitating and monitoring documentation requirements and the electronic transmittal process; and obtaining appropriate approvals and signatures for award terms, conditions, and other award acceptances. Furthermore, this position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and processing contract and grant acceptance and revisions with a focus on publication restrictions, confidentiality clauses, intellectual property rights, and liability/insurance clauses. This position will administer the most complex grant and contract programs received by the University, which include a variety of funding agencies and multifaceted grant program guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge of relevant State, Federal, and Non-Federal fiscal and administrative rules, regulations, and procedures (i.e., Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-21, A-133, and A-110); knowledge of office related computer applications that support research administration; knowledge of policies and procedures related to extramural support; and knowledge of extramural support budgeting and electronic submission techniques. Candidates will possess effective, professional written and oral communication skills.
Application Notes:
This position will require a criminal records review. A pending charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. For information relating to the campus security report for UWM, please visit .
Special Application Instructions:
To apply for the University Grants and Contracts Specialist-Senior vacancy in the Office of Sponsored Programs, please click HERE and follow the instructions in the How To Apply section at the bottom of the job announcement.
EEO Statement:
UWM is an AA/EOE employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Policy:
It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm- or . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
Appointment Type: Classified Permanent
Department: B3405 OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Title Code: 04402
Job Number: 00016530
Posting Type: Permanent Civil Service Position
Division: B34 Office of Research
FTE: 1
Percent: 100%
Pay Schedule: 07
Pay Range: 03
Announce Begin Date: 07/18/2014
Post Until Date: 08/01/2014
Continuous Recruitment: No
Position Contact Name: Elise Bechly
Contact Phone
Contact Email: Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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