Research Grants Office Coordinator

Department: Office of Contracts & Grants Salary: $43,000 - $54,800

Description

Provides administrative and functional support relating to the research grant and award process for a department.

• Coordinate sub-recipient process by contacting Principle Investigator (PI) and sub-recipient institution for the required information.
• Audit sub-recipient invoices, review for accuracy and compliance, and submit to department payment if allowable.
• Monitor sub-recipient accounts for compliance with applicable federal, state, and university regulations and laws; take corrective action as needed to ensure compliance.
• Encumber and maintain sub-recipient files; research problems and budgeting issues.
• Coordinate office staff ensuring effective office coverage and work assignment distribution; interact with faculty, staff, and administration to address office issues.
• Coordinate technical, legal, and administrative report processes which may include issuing reminders, collecting reports, and updating reports in databases.
• Oversee the maintenance of various filing systems; observe all state and local requirements for file retention.
• May assist with grant compliance and award receipt.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

MQ: "Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. Advanced vocational or electronic skills or a basic knowledge of a professional field is required. An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic of this field. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience."

Additional Job Posting Information

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
  
  

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The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.