Grants and Contracts Assistant, Associate, or Specialist

University of Connecticut - Mansfield, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Mansfield, CT

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Connecticut is seeking a full-time Grants and Contracts Assistant, Associate, or Specialist to support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Shared Services Office in grant management. This role involves maintaining financial records, assisting faculty with grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, and providing technical assistance in grant administration. The position is hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote and on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares faculty grant applications for submission, including drafting proposal documents and budgets.
• Monitors compliance with guidelines from awarding agencies and maintains familiarity with terms and conditions associated with grants and awards.
• Supports monitoring, tracking, and interpreting fiscal records for a portfolio of accounts including payroll records, purchasing, travel, and other disbursements.
• Communicates financial information regarding grant accounts to faculty members, including remaining balances and anticipated payroll expenses.
• Analyzes and verifies transactions related to grants and contracts accounts such as invoices, travel, reimbursements, and requisitions.
• Maintains internal records of grant applications and information, including budget details and correspondences.
• Maintains internal grant management database with grant submissions and related account information.
• Explores and identifies appropriate funding sources consistent with department goals; facilitates efforts to secure sponsored project funds.
• Collaborates with other units to prepare large collaborative proposals and serves as a liaison between the principal investigator and stakeholders.
• Provides technical assistance in developing grant and contract proposals compatible with department interests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft products and software applications.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain organization.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Proven ability to manage time in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to work with diverse student, administrative, and faculty populations.
• Experience engaging with faculty.
• Knowledge of external funding sources within federal and state regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
• Outstanding benefits package
• Hybrid work environment