Grants & Contracts Management Associate - College of Medicine

About the role

This entry-level position in the College of Medicine Grants Management Office provides broad training and foundational knowledge to progress in the field of research administration. The role exposes the Associate to both pre- and post-award grant activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre- and post-award activities for assigned departments and principal investigators (PIs) under the guidance of senior Grants and Contracts staff.
• Review expenditure requests and effort reports with guidance from colleagues or leadership.
• Review expenditures against budget constraints.
• Provide pre-award grant support, including assistance with formatting biographical sketches.
• Maintain master other support documents using various University and Federal systems.
• Assist with annual progress reports.
• Build knowledge of compliance in administrative policies and procedures by identifying areas of concern, such as interpreting and enforcing sponsor guidelines, time and effort management, and allowable expenditures.
• Update and maintain PI current and pending and/or other support documentation within specified timeframes.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0 years of relevant experience required (0–2 years preferred).