Grants and Contracts Specialist

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWorks under general supervision to provide administrative support to researchers by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with preparation and processing of proposals, negotiating contracts, receiving awards, and assisting in administration. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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package to eligible employees. Our

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position. %3Cbr%3E%0A Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EProvides funding opportunity information to potential applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, searching directories and funding files, identifying and matching sponsor with researcher, and mailing out information. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting sponsor and university announcements and guidelines on application preparation and content by reviewing proposals for completeness and adherence to guidelines and mailing out proposals in timely manner. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award changes, and obtaining required reports. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDrafts and negotiates contracts with various agencies (state and federal government, private organizations), pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology companies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties following state laws and Board of Regents%27 guidelines. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvides guidance and assistance to researchers as necessary for implementation and negotiation of research contracts, including sponsored research agreements and material transfer agreements. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMonitors status of contracts for completion. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires excellent written and oral communication skills.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork requires good organizational skills.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EPhysical Requirements%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ETalking%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana; font-weight%5C:bold%22%3EWorking Conditions%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EOffice Setting%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-top%5C:0pt; margin-bottom%5C:0pt; font-size%5C:9pt%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana%22%3E%26#xa0;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cb%3ESalary Information%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%0ASalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/br%3E