Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist - Faculty Shared Services

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Faculty Administration, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Administration, Financial Systems, Follow Through, Funding, Grant Awards, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Volume, Record Keeping, Research Administration, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Support, Time Management, University/School Policies, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Storrs, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist - Faculty Shared Services

Apply now Search #: 499488

Work type: Full-time

Location: UConn Storrs

Categories: Grants and Contracts

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is competitively recruiting talented grants and contracts/sponsored project professionals to join our growing research administration team. Sponsored Program Services (SPS) is responsible for administering a portfolio of $375M in annually awarded funding across all UConn campuses and UConn Health. We are a top-ranked public research university and land grant institution, rurally situated in the "Quiet Corner" of Northeast Connecticut.

The Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist under the SPS Faculty Shared Services unit will join a team of professionals who each provide day-to-day management, and oversight for a large and complex portfolio of sponsored award accounts. It is important to note that this role will need to be conducted on site on occasion in Storrs, CT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides technical assistance, guidance, and advice to faculty, administrators, and other professional staff for sponsored project administration.
  • Reviews financial and administrative aspects of proposals or transactions to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes, University policy, and sponsor guidelines and requirements.
  • Serves as a liaison between investigators, academic units, and other administrative offices.
  • Following University policies, sponsor requirements, and state and federal requirements, identifies and assists with resolving grant and contract issues pertaining to budget, cost sharing, fiscal, administrative, and procedural constraints, and other similar matters.
  • Maintains records in accordance with university, state, federal, and sponsor requirements.
  • Provides records as requested and collaborates with SPS leadership in response to audits.
  • May participate in policy and procedure discussions and recommend policy or procedural changes as appropriate to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • May participate in the development and delivery of sponsored program training.
  • Performs related work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated time management, follow-through, and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with and knowledge of Uniform Guidance and/or the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
  • Experience with University systems (such as Kuali Financial Systems, Concur, HuskyBuy, and InfoEd).
  • Experience working in a fiscal capacity at an institution of higher education.
  • Experience working in a high volume, high production, and/or sponsored-research intensive environment.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a permanent, full-time position, with a schedule of 35 hours per week, based on the main campus in Storrs, Connecticut and will need to be conducted on site on occasion in Storrs, CT.

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/.

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499488 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 20, 2026.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee's unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

Advertised: Mar 30 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Apr 20 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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Position Department Search # Location Closes Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist - Faculty Shared Services SPS Faculty Shared Services (SPS Preaward) 499488 UConn Storrs Apr 20 2026 The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is competitively recruiting talented grants and contracts/sponsored project professionals to join our growing research administration team. The Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist under the SPS Faculty Shared Services unit will join a team of professionals who each provide day-to-day management, and oversight for a large and complex portfolio of sponsored award accounts. It is important to note that this role will need to be conducted on site on occasion in Storrs, CT.

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