Job Description:

Grants & Contracts Specialist

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist with a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in the fields of research accounting, and pre-award and post-award administration financial analysis. Monthly duties will include reconciliation of contract and grant and departmental accounts, running reports, expense and revenue recordings, expense approval, and maintaining accurate data, as well as ensuring that department spreadsheets are up to date.

Job Summary

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for small grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants and contracts. Assists with maintaining award-related schedules, preparing government applications and reports, and policy and procedure interpretation. Monitors account activity and prepares routine financial documents.

Essential Functions

Must perform complex analytical skills and techniques and have computer skills; in particular, use of various financial databases. Excellent oral communications in order to explain financial terms.

Physical Effort

Position is mostly sedentary but travel between various campus buildings is required.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre & Post-Award)

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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