Job Description:

Research Grant Manager

The School of Social Work at Pitt is consistently ranked among the top schools of social work in the nation. The School is known for its strong educational programs at the BASW, MSW, and PhD levels and national leadership on race and social problems, child welfare, and health and mental health. The social work values of the School permeate into its operations as well. Our devotion to diversity begins with our staff and faculty who bring a wide variety of experiences to our classrooms and our offices. Our excellent leadership and supervisors are people-focused, communicative, and supportive of your professional development – funding is set aside to help employees pay for development opportunities (training seminars, conferences, etc.).

The Research Grant Manager will provide grant management for sponsored projects in the School of Social Work.

The manager will provide high quality support to faculty, staff, and graduate students. This includes providing direct support to faculty in preparing budgets and assisting with proposal submission to granting agencies, primarily federal agencies. Responsibilities include:

• Budget preparation,
• annual research expense projection,
• management of the post-award success of sponsored projects,
• monthly reconciliations of sponsored project accounts,
• contract service agreements,
• no cost extensions,
• material transfer requests,
• budget modification requests,
• salary and non- salary expense transfers,
• completion and processing of noncompeting continuations,
• verification of salary expenditures and effort reporting on sponsored projects,
• expense projections,
• and account closings.

Job Summary

Manages administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts and reviews and negotiates complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Reviews and reconciles financial and grant documents and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and negotiates complex budgets and related documents. Serves as a primary contact and resource regarding all aspects of research grants and contracts, updates databases and accounts, and develops and facilitates operational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Budget preparation, projecting expenses, reconcile accounts, etc.

Physical Effort

Mostly sedentary office work. Occasional lifting of item under 20 pounds

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 Manager (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: 3

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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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