Grant Management Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Addictions Research and Medicine Program

Job Posting Title Grant Management Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Addictions Research and Medicine Program Hiring Department College of Pharmacy Position Open To All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 FLSA Status Exempt Earliest Start Date Apr 01, 2026 Position Duration Expected to Continue Until Mar 31, 2027 Location

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick and holiday time off, access to employee professional development and wellness services, the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program, flexible work arrangements, and more. Flexible work arrangements are available in the College of Pharmacy. The selected candidate is expected to work on campus at the University of Texas at Austin at least one to two days per week. This is a full-time position supported by multiple funding sources. Employment is offered for one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. Purpose The successful candidate will support the Pharmacy Addictions Research and Medicine (PhARM) Program by leading and coordinating pre-award grant development activities. This position will build detailed budgets, draft budget justifications, coordinate subawards, obtain vendor quotes, assemble proposal materials, and manage routing and compliance documentation for philanthropic, state, opioid abatement, and federal grant submissions. The Grants & Research Development Manager will work directly with the Principal Investigator to translate high-level directives into complete, compliant, and competitive proposals and will assist with post-award program monitoring and administration. The position will also support contract routing, data use agreements (DUAs), and related pre- and post-award administrative processes. This role is central to scaling the PhARM research enterprise. Responsibilities Develop detailed proposal budgets based on investigator directives (e.g., effort allocations, subaward structure, consultant support, equipment, and vendor costs). Draft budget justifications consistent with sponsor guidelines. Obtain vendor quotes and supporting documentation for proposal submissions. Coordinate subawards, including scope of work development, budget review, and collection of required documents. Assemble and route complete proposal packages in coordination with College and University research administration. Support NIH submissions, including preparation of SF424 materials, modular and detailed budgets, and compliance documentation. Track proposal timelines and ensure timely completion of all required submission components. Draft or assist with scopes of work for grant and contract submissions. Support data use agreement (DUA) routing and contract pre-award documentation. Monitor subcontractor performance by reviewing and summarizing reports and submissions from subcontracts for compliance with contractual or sponsor guidelines. Maintain organized records of proposal materials, templates, and sponsor requirements. Collaborate closely with other administrative staff and investigators to ensure seamless pre-award and post-award transitions. Assist with administrative coordination related to grant development, including scheduling meetings with collaborators and collecting required materials. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in research administration, grant development, or pre-award support. Demonstrated experience developing and revising proposal budgets and budget justifications. Experience coordinating multi-component grant submissions. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and work independently. Strong written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate coursework or degree in accounting, business management, or related field. Demonstrated experience supporting NIH submissions (e.g., SF424 packages, modular and detailed budgets, eRA Commons familiarity). Experience working with state and foundation funding mechanisms. Experience coordinating subawards and consultant agreements. Familiarity with contract routing and data use agreements in an academic setting. Experience working directly with principal investigators in a fast-paced research environment. Familiarity with program evaluation, subcontractor monitoring, and preparation of reports for funders. Proficiency with institutional research administration systems (e.g., Cayuse, Workday, or similar platforms). Salary Range $73,992 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Open office environment Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Required Materials A 1-2 page cover letter explaining your past experience with grants management and interest in the position Resume/CV 3 professional references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Application Upload Instructions You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Application Instructions for Non-Current University Employees or Contingent Workers For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Application Instructions for Current University Employees and Contingent Workers For Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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