Post-Award Grants Specialist

Department: SOM - Orthopedics

Job Title:

Post-Award Grants Specialist

Position #:  - Requisition #: 41703)

The major function of this position is to provide comprehensive post-award support for basic science awards in the Department of Orthopedics. This role will manage the full lifecycle of the post-award process, from project set-up to close-out, for all basic science awards. This position may also support clinical trials and other ad-hoc projects as needed.

At the principal level, this position may be expected to participate in analysis and process improvement of the research finance team's workflows, and will operate as a Subject Matter Expert in the areas of basic science post-award grant management.

• Independently manage post-award management duties.
• Support faculty with post-award management of basic science grants and contracts, including providing monthly financial reports and ongoing guidance.
• Manage the entire process for post-award of basic science awards, from project set-up to closeout, including performing ongoing financial reviews and as-needed journal entries, payroll expense transfers, procurement-related duties, etc.
• Conduct monthly or quarterly financial review meetings with all faculty who serve as Principal Investigator on basic science projects.
• Maintain comprehensive electronic files of all post-award work, and a current log of all assigned duties.
• Help streamline post-award management and support for faculty across the basic science, translational, and clinical research spectrum.
• Self-manage priorities and be proactive in resolving issues.

• Work on updating the formats to the financial reviews more efficiently.
• Provide basic science post-award reports to management on as-needed basis.
• Centralized oversight and tracking of all post-award activities.
• Provide reporting to senior leadership as needed.

• Cross-train with team members on an ongoing basis to learn other aspects of research administration, including clinical trials post-award and budget negotiations.
• Assist with special projects, such as creating improved financial reports or helping automate data, as assigned.
• Stay apprised of changes to sponsor guidelines, university policies and procedures, and federal regulations.
• Provide as-needed support of broader research finance program including helping track spending on startup packages.

• Lead all cross-training of team members in post-award activities.
• Assist with other training duties, including pre-award, on an as-needed basis.
• Lead ongoing projects to streamline post-award activities and improve project management.
• Support Departmental leadership in strategic planning for research administrative support in a rapidly growing research environment.
• Lead all basic science post-award programs, including sponsored projects worth approximately $45 million in active dollars under management.

Remote - this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States. In-person attendance at events and important meetings may be required on an as-needed basis.

The University of Colorado, Department of Orthopedics is a recognized global leader in the field and Colorado's most trusted orthopedic group for adults and children. Our unique position at the forefront of medical science, education, and practice innovation translates in real-time to the most advanced patient care, unmatched in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region. From routine cases to the most complex, we treat every orthopedic…