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Award Setup Grant Administrator, Grants and Contracts - Office of Sponsored Prog

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

The University of Virginia Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Award Setup Grant Administrator, reporting to the Award Setup Manager, to perform sponsored award and compliance activities supporting our research mission. This position is eligible to be remote.

OSP's mission is to provide leadership in research administration, support the research endeavors of University faculty, ensure the responsible stewardship of research funding, and oversee the submission of proposals and the negotiation and acceptance of awards by the University according to State, University and sponsor regulations.

The preferred candidate will have strong listening and communication skills, be adept at learning new systems, and will grasp new concepts and processes easily and efficiently. The ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks while still being an active and integral part of the Pre-Award team is a key component of the Award Setup Grant Administrator roles. OSP is a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with high volume, requiring excellent time management and organizational skills.

Award Setup Grants Administrator Responsibilities:

  • Efficiently manages setup of sponsored awards in both the research administration system (ResearchUVA Powered by Huron) and the financial system (Workday Financials).
  • Reviews awards for conformity with University, federal, state, and Sponsor policies; identifies, articulates and resolves relevant issues in award/agreement review on a timely basis through contact and follow-up with University administrators, faculty, sponsors or third parties as appropriate.
  • Accurately identifies important award management terms and conditions in the award documents, including allowable costs, reporting requirements and billing terms.
  • Serves as a resource for the University faculty and staff on research administration, ensuring compliance with state, Federal and University rules, regulations, policies and practices (such as FAR, Uniform Guidance, sponsor guidelines, etc.)
  • Manages a complex portfolio while providing quality service and adhering to Sponsor deadlines.
  • Participates in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures governing award setup and non-financial post award research administration at UVA.
  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MinimumQualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: At least three years of relevantexperienceisrequired, grants and contracts experience is preferred. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Physical Demands:This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetingsand programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:At least 3 yearsrelevant experiencewithgrants and contractsinresearch administration, along with at least 1 year of experience in an award setup role at an institution of higher education.

Licensure: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification or similar.

This is an exempt-level,benefitedposition. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visithr.virginia.edu/benefits. This positionis located inCharlottesville, VA, andprovidesan option to work on-site, hybrid or fully remote, following the University's remote work guidelines.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please seehttp://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesvilleandhttps://embarkcva.com/.

Anticipated salary will be$70-75k annually, commensuratewith qualifications and experience.Application review will begin after July 13.

This positionwill notbe able to provide consideration for candidates who require sponsorship at this time. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

How to Apply

Please applyonline, and search forR0084861. Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can besubmittedinto this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do notcontainall required documents will notreceivefull consideration.

Internal applicants:Search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.A minimum of three isrequired.

For informationregardingthe position or the application process, please contact Lyndsay Thaxton at enn9zv@virginia.edu.


The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.


The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

 

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