Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist - Faculty Shared Services
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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.
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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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