The department of Pediatrics

Assist faculty members in all aspects of the mechanics, details and regulations of submitting grant proposals. Provide faculty members with additional information and support needed to submit highly professional proposals in a timely manner.

Facilitate meeting all internal requirement for grant submission. This involves preparing/compiling documents (including budgets), completion of internal forms, confirmation of Conflict of Interest training, and obtaining required approvals and signatures.

Assist and advise faculty members in the mechanical preparation and assembly of both internal and external grant proposals.

Assist faculty with just-in-time requests and annual process reports providing necessary documentation and budgets in electronic format.

Maintain up-to-date familiarity with and accessibility to web-based information, grant application materials, guidelines and crucial publications from granting agencies. In addition, creating a centralized repository for pre-award knowledge.

Work closely with SPA to ensure new awards and incremental funding are processed correctly and in a timely manner.

Provide subcontract institutions the necessary information for submitting paperwork and additional instruction as needed.

8am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Hiring Range: $21.28 - $26.44
Grade: GGS-009
University Title: BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a cover letter, and a resume.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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