Sr. Sponsored Programs Specialist

Core Job Functions

• 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.
• Affords assistance in identifying possible need for budget revisions to be consistent with award amount as received.
• Reviews award terms and conditions and discusses flagged items with faculty.
• Oversees all audits and bank reconciliations of petty cash accounts.
• Captures and manages all sponsored programs subcontracting activity.
• Sends to accounts payable all received and endorsed invoices and tracks timely payments by that unit.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.