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Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Pre-Award)

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Assists in preparing and submitting small grant and contract proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements and procurement proposals, conducts cost analyses, processes invoices, arbitrates claims and complaints, and performs all collections activities. Monitors grants and contractual arrangements and prepares routine financial documentation. Assists with policy and procedural interpretation and with the preparation of pre-award applications and reports to grant agencies.

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Assists in preparing and submitting small grant and contract proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements and procurement proposals, conducts cost analyses, processes invoices, arbitrates claims and complaints, and performs all collections activities. Monitors grants and contractual arrangements and prepares routine financial documentation. Assists with policy and procedural interpretation and with the preparation of pre-award applications and reports to grant agencies. Maintains grant records and storage; tracks and prepares requested materials

Essential Functions

Assists in preparing and submitting small grant and contract proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements and procurement proposals, conducts cost analyses, processes invoices, arbitrates claims and complaints, and performs all collections activities. Monitors grants and contractual arrangements and prepares routine financial documentation. Assists with policy and procedural interpretation and with the preparation of pre-award applications and reports to grant agencies. Maintains grant records and storage; tracks and prepares requested materials

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Pre-Award)

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Grants & Contracts

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Arrangement

Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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