Title: Grant & Contract Manager

Employee Classification: Grant & Contract Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Office of Sponsored Programs, a division of the UNTHSC Research Office, provides pre-award, post-award, and accounting services for the support of faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNTHSC research policies.

Position Overview

The Grants Manager will supervise and provide administrative oversight to research administrators on the post award team to include managing, guiding, and assisting sponsored projects administration with the day-to-day operations of the team. The manager will be responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff. This position supports the management of fiscal compliance in the area of award setup, coordination of time and effort certification, and development of standard operation procedures for the post award team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess knowledge of grant processes; including ability to review, administer and monitor grants for all sponsor requirements from award stage through close-out;
• Possess the ability to write and organize reports with skill in gathering required information;
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and organizational policies, procedures and compliance requirements;
• Knowledge of computer systems, and applications (PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the skill and ability to supervise staff;
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving skills and appropriate decision-making process

Preferred Qualifications

• CRA or research financial management/ oversight

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and ensures staff remains knowledgeable of changes in federal, state, and University guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations. 
• Manages fiscal compliance in the area of award/agreement setup and administration for sponsored projects in collaboration with the Office of Grants Contracts and Accounting. Develops and delivers post award sponsored projects training for staff and campus. Helps coordinate Time and Effort certification processes. 
• Manages, guides and assists sponsored projects administration and the day-to-day operations of the team to initiate, prioritize, and ensure timely completion of projects. 
• Responsible for procedure development for the administration of sponsored projects.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (hybrid)

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.