Post Award Specialist Entry-Principal

Post Award Specialist (Open Rank: Entry-Principal)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Department of Physiology and Biophysics

• Activate Grant Accounts
• Contract and Subcontract Administration
• Reconcile grant, AEF and gift accounts on a monthly basis, reviewing transactions for appropriateness
• Provide monthly financial projections to PI's and the Director of Finance and Administration on all sponsored programs and start-up accounts
• Process grant account close-outs

Hybrid (3 days per week on campus, remaining as needed for in-person meetings)

• Medical, Dental, and Additional Insurance (Disability, Life, Vision)
• Retirement 401(a) Plan – employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off, Vacation Days (22/year), Sick Days (15/year), Holiday Days (10/year)
• Tuition Benefit
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Entry level:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration or a closely related field.

Intermediate level:
Bachelor's degree + 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance or related area.

Senior level:
Bachelor's degree + 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience.

Principal level:
Bachelor's degree + 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience; or a combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Master's degree in business, accounting, public administration or related area
• Experience with post‑award grants management, including financial oversight, reconciliations, projections, and award closeout
• Experience managing federal sponsored awards (NIH, NSF, DoD) and knowledge of Uniform Guidance and sponsor‑specific policies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, complex spreadsheets)
• Experience in academic, medical, or research institutions
• Advanced experience with post‑award financial analysis: forecasting, variance analysis, cost transfers, compliance monitoring
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and provide guidance to faculty and leadership

• Effective written and oral communication
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Commitment to leadership and continuous improvement
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, complex spreadsheets for grants management and forecasting)

• Entry: $50,160 – $67,215 per year (full time)
• Intermediate: $54,586 – $73,145 per year
• Senior: $59,012 – $79,076 per year
• Principal: $67,864 – $90,937 per year

Equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The University encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process.

All prospective employees are subject to background investigations.

Vaccination against COVID‑19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases is strongly encouraged. Required vaccinations and medical surveillance policies apply per institutional policy.

May 22, 2026

Questions or inquiries:
Avery Williamson, Avery.

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