Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
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Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Grants and Contracts Specialist I supports the Office of Sponsored Programs and contributes to the pre-award and programmatic activities at the institutional level for all federal, state, and private foundation research grants. The position ensures compliance with all federal, sponsor, and institutional policies and guidelines as well as serves as a liaison between faculty, The University of Texas at Tyler, and sponsors.
The position supports the university in a variety of other research initiatives and is business transactional in nature in a high volume, deadline driven work environment. It requires good reading, writing, and organizational skills, the ability to analyze and problem solve, and a high degree of flexibility in being able to respond to a fast-paced work environment.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
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Reviews, submits, and tracks budget and administrative sections of grant applications and progress reports using internal and external sites and databases.
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Reviews, negotiates, tracks, and follows the execution of subaward agreements.
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Processes research awards and prepares accounting information for the post award team.
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Attends weekly office meetings and organizes monthly/quarterly workshops.
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Monitors office email and ensure communications are responded to in a timely manner.
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Maintains special tracking systems and follow detailed checklists to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the relevant field.
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Three (3) years’ relevant experience.
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May accept a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
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Research administrative work experience in academic research setting.
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Experience working with budgets.
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Contract management and negotiation experience.
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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Ability to utilize multiple systems for work, including PeopleSoft and Cayuse.
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Strong numerical proficiency, good organizational and problem-solving skills, and excellent use of logic.
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Ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data and complete work assignments.
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Ability to deliver quality work with tight deadlines, with strong organizational and priority setting skills.
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Proven technological skills and the ability to lead the institution in automation initiatives.
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Collaboration style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, trust, and patience.
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Professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion in handling confidential information
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
