Research Financial Administrator - Pre Award (Hybrid)

Research Financial Administrator -- Pre-Award (Hybrid), School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Office of the Dean. The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is a nationally renowned leader in the field of health care education, research, and clinical practice preparation. With 13 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care, SHRS shapes future generations of health care professionals---therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers, and practitioners---trained to serve the needs of all people regardless of background, levels of health, or mobility. We are built on a legacy of academic excellence and innovation and fueled by passionate educators and researchers, allowing us to meet the health care and rehabilitation needs of today and drive meaningful change in the future. Learn how bold moves SHRS. https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/about/how-bold-moves-shrs

This position is primarily responsible for proposal development assistance and submission of research proposals to sponsoring agencies, processing just-in-time requests, reporting to sponsor for non-competing award continuations, and processing award activations. This position will work with faculty investigators across SHRS submitting to a plethora of external sponsors, including the National Institutes of Health, Administration for Community Living, National Science Foundation, and US Department of Defense. The position will also assist in submitting, reporting, and processing funding for internally funded Pitt proposals. The position will be cross trained in post-award administration and other general accounting functions and expected to work as a member of a collaborative team to address these functions as necessary.

Job Summary

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.

Essential Functions

Position is responsible for proposal development assistance and submission of research proposals to sponsoring agencies, processing just-in-time requests, reporting to sponsor for non-competing award continuations, and processing award activations. The position will work with faculty investigators across SHRS submitting to a plethora of external sponsors, including the National Institutes of Health, Administration for Community Living, National Science Foundation, and US Department of Defense. The position will also assist in submitting, reporting, and processing funding for internally funded Pitt proposals. There will be cross training in post-award administration and other general accounting functions and expected to work as a member of a collaborative team to address these functions as necessary.

Physical Effort

Sedentary position; must be able to lift or carry 25 pounds or less.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human digni y and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (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: To be determined based on 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 PI244192275