Assistant Director of Grants & Contracts (Pre-Award)

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Updated: about 18 hours ago

Assistant Director of Grants & Contracts (Pre-Award)
Med-Pharmacology and Chemical Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001319)
 

Oversees pre-award administration and financials for sponsored research projects. Manages accounts and budgets, ensuring compliance. Acts as liaison between internal and external stakeholders and funding agencies. Directs pre-award administrative and financial operations related to grants and contracts for sponsored research projects; reviews and advises on contracts, agreements, and proposals. Researches and communicates proposal information; identifies pre-award needs and develops methods to meet needs.

Supervises staff, which includes hiring, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work. Prepares budgets and advises on budget development; manages related financial reporting. Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders including funding agencies; answers inquiries and responds to requests in award negotiations. Interprets and communicates all guidelines; establishes and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. Manages databases and systems; analyzes information and prepares complex reports. Assists with new initiatives and special projects as needed.



Job Summary

Oversees pre-award administration and financials for sponsored research projects. Manages accounts and budgets, ensuring compliance. Acts as liaison between internal and external stakeholders and funding agencies.


Essential Functions 

Excellent analytical and communications skills as well as multi-tasking throughout the workday.


Physical Effort 

Position is generally sedentary, but sometimes physically uncomfortable; frequently requires maintaining a sitting posture, stooping, or bending, some very light lifting, such as one or two reams of paper, may be required. Also walking around campus and the Oakland area.

 


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

 
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Assistant Director - Grants & Contracts (Pre-Award)
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 5
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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered 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
Optional Documents Cover Letter

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