Grants and Contracts Specialist III

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $74,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Position

Provide supervision and administration guidance of all Pre-Award/Post-Award activities. Provides guidance in the preparation and processing of complex research grants and contract proposals and for their management when awarded. Responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, and supervision of the activities of the office; for developing and administering procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants, contracts and gifts; and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Aid Principal Investigators (PIs) with pre-award proposal development and submission to federal, state, and private funding agencies, ensuring adherence to sponsor requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to PIs on grant and contract proposals, including reviewing applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines.
• Identify and disseminate external funding opportunities by managing automated search tools and assisting faculty with funding database searches.
• Collaborate with the Office of Grants and Contract Services in coordinating and supporting electronic proposal submissions.
• Develop and deliver training and workshops on funding opportunities, proposal preparation, and award management for faculty and staff.
• Serve as a liaison between PIs and internal/external stakeholders, maintaining regular communication and supporting the preparation of funding reports, forecasts, and analyses.
• Administer post-award financial activities, including conducting monthly financial reviews, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.
• Maintain effort certification, personnel appointments, and payroll activities related to sponsored projects, including processing payments for project participants and consultants.
• Manage award lifecycle activities, including account setup, budget revisions, prior approval requests, subcontract monitoring, financial reporting, and project closeouts in coordination with Grants Accounting and Grants and Contract Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business or higher education, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the preparation and processing of research grant and/or contract proposals and in a higher education environment or seven (7) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in business or higher education, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledgeable of federal/state programmatic and fiscal rules and regulations related to sponsored research projects.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm.

Working Conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Uses standard office equipment.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy.