Sponsored Programs Specialist - Farmington, United States - University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut

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Farmington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation.

These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values.

Our top rated organization is looking to add
a Sponsored Program Specialist to the Office of the Vice President of Research.

This position is located in Farmington, CT. If you have a background in this field, we want to hear from you.

PURPOSE OF CLASS:

At UConn Health, this class is responsible for providing financial and/or administrative management for the University's research and sponsored program (grants and contracts) activities in the preaward phase.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Resource for investigators and departmental administrators with proposal submissions, interpretation of complex laws, policies and regulations, contract negotiations, contract interpretations;
Authorizes postaward changes to include redistribution of grant funds, extension of grant periods, carryover of unobligated balances, authorization of preaward cost and the coordination of "justintime" filings;
Obtains approvals necessary for sponsored grants, contracts and other agreements;
Analyzes and resolves grant and contract problems including funding, cost sharing, budgets, allowable expenses and coordinates account distribution and management;
Liaison representing UConn Health in negotiations and discussions with outside funding sources and governing bodies;
Analyzes and resolves legal and technical problems of contract interpretation covering such issues as intellectual property rights, material transfers, governing laws and fiscal and procedural constraints;
Monitors activities of proposals; monitors and reviews grant reports and activities;
Prepares and reconciles monthly reports of grants and contracts; prepares ad hoc reports;
Prepares written award summary providing complete information to set up, administer and maintain an awarded contract in compliance with University policies and contracted statutes, regulations and procedures;
Reviews and authorizes transactions;
Serves as liaison between administration, faculty and granting agencies;
Advises management on policy issues associated with management of extramural grants and contracts;
Advises and guides investigators, department administrators, and staff in grant administration including interpretation of policies and regulations, assignment and distribution of grant funds;
Works collaboratively to develop institutional policies and standard operational procedures;
Maintains technical and professional knowledge and keeps uptodate with relevant

regulations; Performs related duties as required***
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

In
depth knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations to administer research programs;
Strong knowledge of the University's policies regarding research;
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices and multiple government accounting systems;
Considerable knowledge of grants, contracts, primary funding sources and budget development;
Knowledge of relevant Federal Circulars;

Ability to write and interpret technical contract language and understand its implications; Considerable interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (written and oral); Ability to interpret complex regulations; Ability and flexibility to be meet deadlines and accommodate changing priorities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Eight (8) years experience in grants management, accounting and contract administration performing duties involved in monitoring and maintaining complex and diverse agreements and financial records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of the general experience working with Federal grants and contracts;
Substitutions Allowed:
Bachelor's degree in related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience.

SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday 8am 4:30 pm, Flexibility needed as times may vary based on needs of department.

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care.

A commitment to human health and wellbeing has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, firstrate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide mo