Grant/Contract Officer II

Grant/Contract Officer II

Job Summary

Job Summary     
The Research Enterprise in the Department of Pediatrics at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Grants/Contract Officer (GCO) II. The GCO II will be a part of the Pediatric Research Enterprise Pre-Award Office team. The GCO II assists Principal Investigators within the Department of Pediatrics by performing administrative and technical functions associated with grants and contracts from external funding sources. The Pre-Award GCO II will provide professional guidance to Principal Investigators through the Pre-Award process, including funding opportunity eligibility, proposal preparation, budget development, submission, post-submission actions, and transition to post-award.
 
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
• Generous paid leave time 
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/ 

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

1. Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a Grant/Contract Officer I.
2. Administers Pre-award activities related to sponsored projects to maximize funding opportunities and limit financial deviations.
3. Works closely with Department of Pediatrics Faculty and Project Teams as well as the other Pre-Award Office Team members to implement the pre-award grant application processes, including regulation and compliance analysis, subcontract processing, proposal coordination, and criteria development and review.
4. Works closely with Division-specific Pediatrics Post-Award Financial Management teams to ensure that funded grants and contracts transition effectively from Pre- to Post-Award. Provides compliance-related guidance to the Post-Award Financial Teams and Project Teams through the lifetime of the award or contract.
5. Ensures proper internal and external documentation is maintained, organized, and accessible for all projects.
6. Serves as a liaison between the Investigator and Research Administration entities throughout the University, including the Office of the Vice President for Research, Office of Sponsored Projects, Clinical Trials Office, Institutional Review Board, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Technology & Venture Commercialization, etc.
7. Serves as a liaison to sponsors.
8. Maintains current knowledge of expanding and changing federal, state, and University laws and requirements governing externally funded grants and contracts.
9. Independently completes proposals for a variety of sponsors. Completes award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance.
10. Ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures/policies.
11. Asks questions/provides answers demonstrating greater depth of knowledge of University and sponsor requirements.
12. Leading in collaborative work with other teams in the unit or on special projects with minimal manager support.
13. Utilizes prior experiences to identify issues and offer guidance to others.
14. Applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments, projects, and tasks.
    
    

Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Department Specific Preferences

• Two years' experience working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts, or other agreements, preferably within an academic or higher education complex.
• Previous Pre-Award specific experience.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40862B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Opportunities for telework may be available if supported by operational needs. Employees with an approved telework schedule are expected to provide their own home office space, internet connection, and telephone and have the ability to work independently.  
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $47,700 to $68,349
Close Date: 3/27/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/175601


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