Sr. Grants and Contracts Administrator (Post-Award) – Office of Research Services

Hiring Department

Office of Research Services’ (ORS) Sponsored Programs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

Job Description

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is a core element of the university’s research infrastructure. Our mission is to support the scientific, scholarly, and creative endeavors of the faculty and staff at UMKC.
Position works with principal investigators and their fiscal officers to manage and monitor awards received at UMKC, so our researchers can focus their time and talent on their research.

The goal of ORS is to function as a highly trained, customer services-oriented organization whose primary purpose is to support externally funded research and sponsored activities within the university community. ORS has responsibility for pre-award and award administration and is the institutional unit authorized by the Curators of the University of Missouri to submit proposals to and accept awards from external entities for financial support in the form of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.

In this role the candidate will work with principal investigators and their fiscal officers to manage and monitor awards received at UMKC, so our researchers can focus their time and talent on their research. Additionally, this role is responsible for ensuring that university and federal regulations are met and award funds are documented to ensure sound and appropriate financial management.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish spending accounts for sponsored projects
• Monitor expenditures for appropriate spending practices
• Manage all amendments to assigned research project (including changes to personnel, budget, scope, timeline, or subcontracts
• Connect with UM System financial team regarding draw down of federal funds
• Assist with documentation and explanation of audit’s related to assigned portfolio
• Serve as liaison for PI to sponsors, external subaward sites, and other UMKC offices (Technology Transfer, Finance, General Counsel, Export Control, etc.)
• Manage and monitor all invoicing and billing related to assigned portfolio
• Create and negotiate external subaward agreements
• Review and submit all fiscal and final reporting requirements on behalf of PIs
• Communicate and track that final invoices are sent and collected in timely manner to ensure compliant closing out of awards
• Advise PI and departmental support staff on allowable and unallowable costs

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

2 years experience in a research administration role preferably in an academic setting.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range is $50,000 - $52,000 commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

Open until filled. For best consideration please apply by 01/09/2025.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.