Job Description:

Grants and Contracts Officer (Remote or Hybrid)

The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking a qualified Grants and Contracts Officer on the Grants Management Services Team. This position is responsible for reviewing, endorsing, and submitting proposals for a designated constituency on behalf of the University. Review includes verifying budgets and ensuring conformance with sponsor, governmental, and internal requirements. The incumbent is also responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and processing sponsored award modifications from federal, state, and nonprofit funding agencies. Qualified applicants should be familiar with federal grant agency policies such as the NIH, NSF, DoD. Strong customer service and organizational skills are required, along with professionalism, tact, discretion, and initiative to succeed in this fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The Office of Sponsored Programs (osp.pitt.edu) is a mission-driven central office that values a team-oriented culture and actively encourages internal career advancement and professional development. OSP partners with faculty and staff to support the University's $1B annual research enterprise. For more information on the University of Pittsburgh’s research accomplishments, watch the video Convergence at this link: https://pittresearchannualreport.com/.

This position is available as 100% remote or hybrid, depending on the candidate's preference. Qualified applicants must submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

Supports the preparation of proposals and negotiates routine proposals and agreements. Prepares professional sponsored project correspondence and resolves inquiries and issues. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures and verifies budgets. Maintains electronic research administration systems.

Essential Functions

1. Reviews and submits proposal submissions for external funding. 2. Processes prior approval requests with sponsors. 3. Reviews and confirms compliance with University and Sponsor requirements.

Physical Effort

This position is generally sedentary. All work is electronic, and correspondence and meetings can be done virtually.

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.Sponsored Programs Officer II

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

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 8:30-5:00

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00

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

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