Grants and Contracts Assistant-Intake

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is competitively recruiting talented grants and contracts/sponsored project professionals to join our growing research administration team. Sponsored Program Services (SPS) is responsible for administering a portfolio of $375M annually awarded funding across all UConn campuses and UConn Health. We are a top-ranked public research university and land grant institution, rurally situated in the “Quiet Corner” of Northeast Connecticut.

The Grants and Contracts Assistant performs both pre- and post-award administrative duties related to the management of research grants. Candidates seeking remote working opportunities in accordance with authorization and the University’s Alternate Work Arrangements policy are welcome to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary point of contact for triaging a large volume of internal and external email correspondence across various teams within the SPS office.
• Maintains internal records of grant applications and information, including budget details, correspondences, submitted applications, budget justifications, etc.
• Maintains internal grant management database with grant submissions, incoming agreements, outgoing sub-awards, and related account information.
• Corresponds with administrators from other institutions and federal sponsor contacts.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree, plus two years of combined appropriate education and experience.
2. Experience developing or working with budgets.
3. Demonstrated experience performing financial transactions.
4. Experience developing financial reports.
5. Prior experience working with grants and contracts.
6. Prior experience working in a higher education environment.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, end-dated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.  For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs Staff Positions, Search #498850 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on February 13, 2025.