[Hiring] Pre-Award Grants Consultant @University of Colorado

Role Description

This position is part of the Pre-Award Shared Services (PASS) team. This position is an opportunity to join an existing team of experienced pre-award administrators at a top-tier research institution. In addition to a wonderful remote team environment, you will have the opportunity to work with leading-edge faculty in developing ideas and supporting medical research that has the potential to improve your quality of life and the quality of life of those you love.

• Assist faculty in the preparation and submission of National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) and Veterans Administration Intergovernmental Personnel Act Agreements (IPAs).
• Develop and maintain knowledge of National Institutes of Health and University policies related to grants management.
• Prepare budgets using Microsoft Excel and university personnel systems.
• Ensure that all assigned work meets internal and external deadlines.
• Communicate reporting requirements clearly and thoroughly to Principal Investigators and administrators.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and external regulations related to research funding and grant submissions.
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including submission of full research grant applications.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Entry Level).
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least one (1) year of professional grant or contract experience (Intermediate Level).
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with electronic Research Administration tools such as InfoEd and eRA Commons (Preferred).
• Experience working in an academic environment or medical center (Preferred).
• Previous grant and/or contract experience (Preferred).
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets (Preferred).

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Outlook and Excel.
• Proficiency with web applications.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft (HRMS &/or Finance).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year.
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 15/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service.