Grants & Contracts Specialist/Sr., Post Award - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

About the Role

UTHealth Houston Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Grants/Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist to join their team of professionals. This role will assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the research activities of the unit, with a focus on post-award administration. The specialist will develop and administer procedures to comply with regulations related to government and private research grants and contracts.

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 to ensure full compliance.
• Provides assistance to Principal Investigators and their staff to ensure allowability and allocability by counseling and/or disseminating information and guidelines of granting agencies.
• Distributes pertinent information relating to contractual provisions and obligations to Principal Investigators.
• Adjusts budgets dependent upon contract requirements.
• Coordinates activities in establishing grant protocols with institutions involved in similar activities.
• Assists in developing progress plans with professional organizations relative to grant funding objectives.
• Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the departmental or school level.
• Negotiates with agencies regarding renewal of contracts/subcontracts.
• Oversees proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports.
• Creates and maintains an inventory of assets procured under contract and grant accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (may substitute with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement).
• 2 years of experience required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Additional Information

This is a security-sensitive position. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. The role involves access to critical infrastructure, and personnel will be reviewed to ensure they can maintain its security and integrity.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off, including holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time (approximately 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Work/life services, including free financial and legal counseling, mental health counseling, gym membership discounts, and more.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and resources for child and elder care.