Post-award GCO V
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
Job Summary
Research Administration's post-award team provides comprehensive administrative oversight of Sponsored funds awarded to Huntsman Cancer Institute's Principal Investigators. We work collaboratively with each PI's home department, HCI's administrative groups, serveas liaison to the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), Grants &Contracts Accounting (GCA), and collaborate with other campus entities as necessary. The work is detailed, interesting, andalways changing – the perfect environment for an individualexperienced in post-award support.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care,and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve –which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we inviteyou to share how your professional experiences have prepared you toserve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research,prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training,administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget. Responsibilities
Post-award team members perform accurate grant accounting, assist with timely submission of progress and final reporting to Sponsors,calculate effort, monitor subcontracts, resolve complex issues,assist with ensuring lab financial health, and work with OSP andGCA to meet institutional requirements. A successful candidate forthe post-award GCO V role is well versed in managing Sponsored funds, especially NIH, within an academic setting.
Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to containor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description, aswell as the self-discipline integral to successfullytelecommute.
Minimum QualificationsEQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Post-Award Grants &Contract Officer (GCO), V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
- Preferred experience:
competent with University of Utahsystems, including Management Reports, ePR, UShop and eAward.
Required:
experience managing NIH funds from the department level.
A Bachelors degree in Accounting is helpful but does not outweighgrant administration experience. - Experience working in the University of Utah community;experience working for HCI is beneficial.
- Eight-ten years of work experience in post-award grant administration at the University department-level.
- Five-seven years' experience overseeing complex grants; NIHexperience is preferred.
- Competent with Microsoft Office Suite; skilled in Excel.
- This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Requisition Number: PRN
46236B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule
Summary:
Department: 01214 - HCI Research Admin Dept
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range: 75000 - 85000
Close Date: 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled:
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