Financial Research Administrator at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
About This Position
Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000100)
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology would like to hire a Finance Research Administrator.
Primary duties are Post-Award and this is approximately 75% of the duties with approximately 25% Pre-Award.
Must handle major responsibilities independently and to responsibly handle decision-making appropriate to the scope of a Post-Award Specialist.
Demonstrate by month 4 the transition to autonomy in handling the duties associated with the Post-Award duties of the position.
To Succeed the candidate must have grants/contracts experience with the ability to perform accounting principles. Further post award expectations are to reconcile accounts by downloading data and prepare a profit and loss statement with a narrative of what is happening with the account.”
Knowledge of reading and interpreting NIH awards, and all awards/agreements in the department.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within time constraints.
Must be able to provide accurate post-award reconciliation to supervisors and team members.
*The position can be remote after 2-3 days a week training period on campus.
Job Summary
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets. Maintains award-related schedules, prepares complex government applications and reports, and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and reviews routine financial documents. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.
Essential Functions
Project Monitoring, Project Administration, Ensure Compliance with Grant Requirements, Managing Timelines and Deliverables, Prepare Financial reports/documents
Physical Effort
Must be able to get around a university setting. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (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: 2
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: M-F, 8:30-5:00
Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).
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, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable