Senior Grants And Contracts Specialist, Mcketta Department Of Chemical Engineering At Cockrell School Of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $75,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Five years of grant and contract experience
Post-award financial management and reporting
The Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist provides post-award financial and administrative support to the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering faculty

Job Summary

  • The Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist provides post-award financial and administrative support to the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering faculty.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing monthly expenditure reports, managing subaward agreements, and ensuring compliance with federal and sponsor requirements.
  • The role requires a subject-matter expert who can interpret guidelines, advise on allowable costs, and manage project lifecycle adjustments including closeout.

Matching Summary

The Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist provides post-award financial and administrative support to the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering faculty.

Salary

Base: $75,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field
  • Five years of grant and contract experience
  • Post-award financial management and reporting
  • Subaward agreement initiation and management
  • Federal and sponsor compliance interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in university sponsored projects environment
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work independently without supervision
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Five years of grant/contract proposal and award experience
  • Criminal history background check required for finalists

Work Rights

Not specified

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