The Opportunity :
The College of Sciences is seeking a Manager, Contracts and Grants Administration Professional to perform administrative work in support of research proposals and compliance. Provides oversight of pre-award sponsored program functions associated with the review and submission of proposals. Reviews and analyzes issues for federal and state private sponsoring agencies.
Responsibilities:

• Oversees department contract and grant liaison actions for proposal submissions, contracts, and/or grants.
• Collaborates to review and modify negotiated sponsored research agreements and proposals. Collaborates with deans, center/institute directors, and department chairpersons to resolve issues and implement departmental research policies and procedures.
• Guides and oversees the development of technical proposals, including preparation and content in coordination with UCF faculty, staff, department administrators, and research coordinators, as needed.
• Ensures proposal is accurate and submitted by sponsor deadline.
• Assists with completion of sponsor forms, budgetary forms, representations/certifications, and internal forms as required.
• Ensures all aspects of sponsored programs research is in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and Research Foundation and UCF policies in partnership with the Office of Research.

Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
Preferred Qualifications :

• Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience managing contracts and grants for an institution of higher learning.

Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to your application, please provide a Cover Letter and CV/Resume.
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Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• Flexible work environment
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Physics
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$89,076.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
05-06-2024-12-00-AM
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