Proposal Support Specialist (Hybrid)

Full Time
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Posted
Job description

Department
HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030

Job Location
Fort Worth

Full Time/Part Time

Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible

Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Salary Information
Commensurate with experience

Department Summary
The Office of Sponsored Programs provides an array of high-quality services and expertise to support the research mission and sponsored projects administration at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Position Overview
The University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Proposal Support Specialist to join our team. At the direction of the Associate Director of Pre-Award, this position provides direct professional support and guidance in the administration of grants, contracts and related funds to faculty and staff in an assigned portfolio of departments. This position provides high levels of client satisfaction through strong relationship management efforts.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Up to date knowledge of applicable law, and federal and state grant guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards.
  • Understands and respects the need for structured guidelines and protocols but is willing to ask for clarification if something doesn’t make sense and could cause unnecessary problems for a Co-Worker, the organization or could result in less than an excellent level of service for a Customer.
  • Attentive to details.
  • Asks questions to accurately document information and update records.
  • Excellent communication and follow-up.
  • Copes with stress or pressure in a way that is transparent to others.

Preferred Qualifications
CRA Certification

Required License / Registration / Certification

Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, flexible hours: 8am-5pm, 7am-4pm, 9am-6pm

Driving University Vehicle
No

Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.



Classification Title
Proposal Support Specialist

Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 10 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

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Provide direction, training, and assistance to Principal Investigators and department staff in the development of sponsored project proposals, including but not limited to budgeting, interpretation of sponsor terms and guidelines, and University policies and procedures.

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Ensure that proposals meet sponsor requirements, regulatory compliance requirements, and University, Federal and State policies and regulations governing sponsored research, and that proposals are submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs correctly and according to appropriate deadlines.

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Cultivate and maintain strong working partnerships and effective communications with faculty, OSP, and other key partners. * Guide faculty and staff through changes in sponsor requirements.

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Facilitate an effective transfer of grants and contracts for newly recruited Faculty. * Ensure all required information is entered into the appropriate data systems.

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Partner with OSP to facilitate agreements, including subcontracts.

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Analyze and understand complex information from multiple sources including funding opportunity announcements and funding interest matches.

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Assist with policies and procedures and assist with audits.

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Develop and present workshops on various proposal development topics.

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Other Duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S5857P

Position End Date (if temporary)

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