Grant​/Contract Officer II - Dermatology

Job Summary

Independently and with some basic oversight, completes various routine pre-award and post-award administration of research grants & contracts. This position is evenly-split with effort for both pre-award and post-award activities.

• Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a GCO I.
• Independently completes basic proposals for a variety of sponsors. Completes basic award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance for the department’s most common sponsors. With basic oversight from a supervisor, completes complex proposal preparation (e.g. multi-project proposals, institutional training grants, contract proposals) for a variety of sponsors. Completes complex award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance.
• Award review/tracking. Completes project-related A/P and A/R activities for complex contracts. Reviews budget categories for reporting activities.
• Demonstrates familiarity and expanded knowledge of various sponsor policies required for proposal submission, appropriately utilizes University, department, and most common sponsor systems and processes for proposal preparation, submission, and tracking.
• Problems encountered are varied, but generally with precedent. Resolution may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.
• Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and on-the-job experience.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Demonstrated strength in negotiating budgets for industry-sponsored projects.
• Proficient with University of Utah administrative systems, including Management Reports, ePR, UShop eProposal, and eAward.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with investigators and departmental staff on grant and contract administration.
• Skilled in data management, with advanced proficiency in Excel and related analytical tools.
• Experience with OnCore is preferred.

The University of Utah may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.