Title: PreAward Analyst

Employee Classification: PreAward Analyst

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 department under the Division of Research and Innovation at UNTHSC, provides pre-award, post-award, and contract services to support faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNTHSC research policies.

Position Overview

The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking to hire a PreAward Analyst to join our team. The primary goal of this position is to ensure timely, effective and efficient functioning of sponsored proposal submission. The Analyst will provide guidance to researchers for basic proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis.Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.Knowledge of external Federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts.Proficient in the use of software applications and Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, etc.) Strong organizational and analytical skills, problem solving abilities and attention to detail required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced training and/or certification in research development or sponsored research administration. Experience and working knowledge of grant administration, including federal and state regulations. Experience and solid understanding of the role of grants in higher education.

Job Duties:

• To provide specialized, technical assistance to research faculty and staff in reviewing and approving proposals for external funding from private, State and Federal, and local sponsors. 
• Provide review and interpretation of proposal guidelines and applicable federal and state statutes and guidelines. 
• Identify and document financial commitments of the institution such as cost share or appropriate IDC, and ensure appropriate approvals are in place prior to proposal submission. 
• Act as the interface for UNTHSC faculty and administration with all external sponsored project funding sources with regard to proposal submission and review. 
• Maintains knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures. 
• Ensure proposal compliance with the FA/RFP, and any applicable regulations, statutes, guidelines, and institutional policy, prior to submission.
• Involve more senior members of the preaward team for direction, as needed. Other duties may be performed.

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental hazards expected.

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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