Research Services

Open Rank:
Research Services Description University  of Colorado Anschutz Department:
Physiology & Biophysics

Job Title:

Open Rank:
Research Services Professional (Entry-Senior)
Position #

- Requisition #:40863

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 PIs and the Director of Finance and Administration on all sponsored programs and start-up accounts

• Process grant account close-outs

Onsite

• 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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field.

• One (1) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or a closely related area.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field.

• Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or a closely related area.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, public administration, or closely related area

• Demonstrated experience with post-award grants management, including financial oversight, reconciliations, projections, and award closeout.

• Demonstrated experience managing federal sponsored awards (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD), including knowledge of Uniform Guidance and sponsor-specific policies.

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including independent use of formulas, pivot tables, and complex spreadsheets for financial analysis and reporting.

• Experience working independently in a compliance-driven environment requiring judgment, accuracy, and accountability.

• Experience working in an academic, medical, or research institution

• Advanced experience with post-award financial analysis, including forecasting, variance analysis, cost transfers, and compliance monitoring.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and provide guidance to faculty and leadership on post-award matters.

• Experience with People Soft Finance, Info Ed or other grants management system

• Experience with NIH eRA Commons, and xTrain

• Experience with financial report management system

• Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or a closely related area.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• 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.

• Ability to manage, analyze, and forecast complex sponsored project finances using Microsoft Excel

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and the ability to create and maintain complex financial spreadsheets for grants management and forecasting.

• Entry: $50,160-$63,804

• Intermediate:…