Sr. Sponsored Programs Specialist

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Sr. Sponsored Programs Specialist to work Hybrid at the UHealth Medical Campus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates administrative and financial functions for the assigned department.
• Oversees junior staff and takes on the review of more complex grant activities in order to ensure departmental compliance with applicable guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to faculty and administrators in the development and preparation of funding proposals.
• Responds to general inquiries regarding sponsored program policies and procedures.
• Reviews grant applications to ensure accuracy.
• Accesses applicable database(s) to verify regulatory compliance approvals before establishing of the project account.
• Maintains the internal proposal documents and electronic records for assigned portfolio.
• Processes and disseminates various non-financial post-award actions such as award notifications, amendments, and related documents.
• Affords assistance in the coordination of the project closeout.
• Supports the Sr. Manager of Business Operations and the Director of Sponsored Programs in overseeing the financial management of The Miami Project’s grant portfolio, including regular updates to budgets and financial activity related to grants, contracts, and clinical trials.
• Prepares and delivers financial reports to faculty, principal investigators, and lab managers, as well as supports compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience supporting grant management, preferably in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with business productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Box, etc.) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology.
• Experience with Workday Financial Management is preferred.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Skills

• Proficiency with business productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Box, etc.) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology.
• Experience with Workday Financial Management is preferred.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available.