Programs Officer I​/II​/III

Sponsored Programs Officer I/II/III

Job No: 540510 | Work Type:
Full Time |

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Categories:
Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration | Department:  - RE-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Classification

Title:

Sponsored Programs Officer I/II/III

• Level I:
  Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in research administration.
• Level II
  :
  Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of experience in sponsored program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level III
  :
  Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of experience in sponsored program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Level I:
  The Sponsored Programs Officer I is an entry‑level position within UF’s Division of Sponsored Programs responsible for learning and facilitating a wide range of sponsored programs administration activities. Entry‑level professional with limited or no prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making.
• Level II
  :
  An experienced‑level position within UF’s Division of Sponsored Programs responsible for facilitating a wide range of sponsored programs administration activities. Professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
• Level III
  :
  An experienced‑level position within UF’s Division of Sponsored Programs responsible for facilitating a wide range of sponsored programs administration activities, including managing the most highly complex pre‑award and non‑financial post‑award transactions related to sponsored programs administration. Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in‑depth understanding of the professional field; possesses broad job knowledge;
  
  analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Expected Salary:
Commensurate with Education and Experience

• Level I:
  Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in research administration.
• Level II
  :
  Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of experience in sponsored program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level III
  :
  Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of experience in sponsored program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Level I
  • Facility to learn electronic research administration software preferred.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Ability to search out federal, sponsor and university policy and guidance and apply critical thinking skills to make effective decisions; negotiation skills.
  • Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships.
  • Effectiveness in use of electronic business applications with other systems.
  • Experience in the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience in People Soft grants.
  • Experience at the University of Florida.
  • Strong problem solver, seeking win‑win answers.
• Level II
  • At least three years of sponsored programs administration experience that demonstrates knowledge of federal policies governing the administration of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements at educational institutions, including but not limited to the Federal Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, NIH Grants Policy Statement, NSF Grants Policy Manual, knowledge of contracting and regulations applicable to the University of Florida.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to be an effective communicator verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to critically think and use good judgment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to…