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

About the Role

Assists in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the research activities of the unit. Develops and administers procedures designed to comply with appropriate regulations relating to the administration of government and private research grants and contracts, and for the interpretation and application of such procedures and regulations.

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 required (may substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement).
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with NIH, CDC, and federal grant submission guidelines.
• Experience managing competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with grant software such as START, eRA Commons, and Just Grants.

Qualifications

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Personnel in this role may be required to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, and will be routinely reviewed to ensure compliance with security requirements, including criminal history and foreign adversary affiliations.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time—totaling around 37-38 days per year).
• Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments 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 (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
• Resources for child and elder care.