What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Award Grant Specialist position at University of Pittsburgh?
Performs post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, resolves complex issues, and provides policy and procedure interpretation. Prepares complex government reports and reviews routine reports. Facilitates accounting techniques and procedures to improve operations. Assists with managing special projects and budgeting functions.
Med-Medicine
This position will handle post-award accounting responsibilities for complex grants and contracts. This includes monitoring account activity,
conducting internal audits, solving complicated issues, apply relevant policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
The position is accountable for post-award functions, both operational and financial. Will provide support for the financial activities of a large academic department. The position requires the application of a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in research accounting, post-award administration, and budgeting. The individual in this position works with department leadership in the development and implementation of
policies, procedures, and methods to handle unusual or complex situations.
Physical Effort
This is a fairly sedentary position but may require walking to other locations on campus. Occasional lifting of files and light office equipment.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Post-Award)
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Grants & Contracts
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
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
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Med-Medicine
This position will handle post-award accounting responsibilities for complex grants and contracts. This includes monitoring account activity,
conducting internal audits, solving complicated issues, apply relevant policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
The position is accountable for post-award functions, both operational and financial. Will provide support for the financial activities of a large academic department. The position requires the application of a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in research accounting, post-award administration, and budgeting. The individual in this position works with department leadership in the development and implementation of
policies, procedures, and methods to handle unusual or complex situations.
Physical Effort
This is a fairly sedentary position but may require walking to other locations on campus. Occasional lifting of files and light office equipment.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist III (Post-Award)
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Grants & Contracts
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
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
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter