Awards Specialist, Post Award, Office of Sponsored Projects

Awards Specialist, Post Award, Office of Sponsored Projects Office of Sponsored Projects Location: Austin, TX Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Salary: $55,000+ depending on qualifications Benefits 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Eligible for telework Purpose Review new sponsored awards and complete account set‑up. Monitor sponsored program account expenditures, analyze invoices and associated detail and reporting on sponsored project funds. Will also monitor for administrative and budget related compliance issues. Communicate with university departments and sponsoring entities to administer all financial aspects of awards. Responsibilities Understand award terms and conditions. Establish new account profiles, process new awards and modifications within UTRMS and Define. Displays working knowledge of policies, regulations, compliance requirements associated with private, state and federal research funding. Reviews and approves various account related documents including purchase orders and vouchers to ensure all comply with university policies and procedures and federal guidelines. Prepare and assist in account closeout process including final invoicing, financial reporting, and reconciliation of account issues. Monitor and analyze account balances. Assist and respond to award and account questions related to monthly or annual financial reporting and invoicing as needed. Communicates effectively and professionally within the research community on all matters related to award management. Maintains a degree of rapport with co‑workers. Displays initiative, works independently and effectively manages time. Seeks opportunities to review processes for efficiencies, mentors and trains peers, and assists with special projects as assigned. Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in post‑award grant administration and/or in the preparation, processing, and negotiation of research grant and contract proposals. Experience in governmental or commercial accounting. Extensive experience with the use of MS Word and MS Excel software. Experience with creating and maintaining spreadsheets. Ability to maintain accuracy and pay close attention to details. Ability to review and interpret the terms and conditions of research grants and contracts. Eligible to work in the United States for any employer on a full‑time basis. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree. More than the required years of experience. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work collaboratively and constructively in a team environment. More than two years of experience in governmental accounting. Knowledge of federal guidelines pertaining to institutions of higher education. Certified Research Administrator. Experience in a Sponsored Projects Office. Working Conditions Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation Repetitive use of standard office equipment Use of manual dexterity Access to internet required for remote work Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology