Sr Grants and Contracts Specialist - Cizik School of Nursing - 240002O4

$31,000 - $52,000/Yr

UT Health - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist at UTHealth's Cizik School of Nursing plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing the administration of research grants and contracts. This position involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring funding through various sources, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing expertise in grant applications and award guidelines. The specialist will also handle financial management and reporting related to grants and contracts, making it essential for the successful execution of research activities within the institution.

Responsibilities

• Assists Principal Investigator with pre and post award administration and coordinating.
• Analyzes proposed grants and contract proposals and awards for special conditions/restrictions and establishes controls as needed to ensure full compliance.
• Provides assistance to Principal Investigators and their staff to ensure allowability and allocability available to them by counseling and/or disseminating information and guidelines of the various granting agencies.
• Distributes to Principal Investigators pertinent information relating to contractual provisions and obligations.
• Adjusts budgets dependent upon contract requirements.
• Coordinates activities in establishing grant protocol with institutions that may be involved in similar activities as named by the grant.
• Assists in development of progress plans with professional organizations relative to the objective and purpose of grant funding for a particular area of research or training.
• Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or school level.
• Negotiates with agency regarding renewal of contract/subcontract.
• Oversees proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports to grant agency.
• Creates and maintains inventory of assets procured under contract and grant accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education
• Four (4) years of experience
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Database and spreadsheet skills

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous time off equating to around 37-38 days per year
• Longevity Pay after two years of service
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones
• Resources for child and elder care