Award Setup Grant Administrator, Grants and Contracts - Office of Sponsored Programs (Remote Eligible)

About the role

The University of Virginia Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Award Setup Grant Administrator position supports the university's research mission. Reporting to the Award Setup Manager, this role involves managing sponsored awards in ResearchUVA Powered by Huron and Workday Financials, reviewing awards for compliance, and serving as a resource on research administration.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manages setup of sponsored awards in ResearchUVA Powered by Huron and Workday Financials
• Reviews awards for conformity with University, federal, state, and sponsor policies
• Accurately identifies important award management terms and conditions in award documents
• Serves as a resource for the University faculty and staff on research administration, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and University rules, regulations, policies, and practices
• Manages a complex portfolio while providing quality service and adhering to sponsor deadlines
• Participates in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures governing award setup and non-financial post award research administration at UVA

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in grants and contracts in research administration

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in an award setup role at an institution of higher education
• Licensure: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification or similar

Skills

• Strong listening and communication skills
• Adept at learning new systems
• Grasps new concepts and processes easily and efficiently
• Works self-sufficiently on assigned tasks while being an active and integral part of the Pre-Award team

Benefits

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

Pay

$70-75k annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position is located in Charlottesville, VA, and offers options to work on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, following the University's remote work guidelines.