Pre-Award Administrator

Pre-Award Administrator
Job Summary

Prepares and submits moderately complex grant, contract, and budget proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements, procurement proposals, subcontracts, and budgets. Conducts complex cost analyses and oversees invoice processing; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Monitors grants, budgets, and contractual arrangements and prepares moderately complex pre-award applications and reports. Provides policy and procedural interpretation and resolves complex issues.

Essential Functions

All pre award proposal creation including budgets, budget justifications, administrative aspects of proposals to all types of funding agencies is required. Other Support review and assistance. Knowledge of PERIS is preferred. An in-depth knowledge of NIH and DOD funding agencies is preferred and will be needed for the position. Ability to multitask and excellent organization skills are a must.

Physical Effort

Mostly sedentary position working at a computer. Some travel around campus and to satellite offices at Childrens Hospital/Magee Womens Hospital/Shadyside Hospital may be needed.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III Pre-Award
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm
Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications
RelocationOffered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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