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Grants and Contracts Specialist

Grants and Contracts Specialist I (UCP VI)
Office of the Dean
School of Engineering

The School of Engineering Dean’s Office is seeking candidates for the position of Grants and Contracts Specialist I, UCP VI. The successful candidate will monitor and review sponsored research grants and contracts to assure compliance with fiscal and procedural regulations and requirements established by sponsoring agencies, State of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut. This candidate will work under the direction of the Dean and Associate Dean for Outreach and Research in the School of Engineering and the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Primary duties will consist of serving as the School of Engineering’s coordinator to assist in preparation for all pre-award research proposals to include preparation of proposal budgets; reviews grant/contract proposals to assure fiscal compliance; monitors grant expenditures, accounts receivable and fund balances; serve as liaison for the School to the Office of Sponsored Programs and to develop processes to streamline proposal submission.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field and four years relevant experience OR eight years relevant experience involving accounting, budgeting and contracting; thorough knowledge of federal laws and regulations regarding grants and contracts.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and/or experience in program served; knowledge of State statutes pertaining to grants/contracts; ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff and management; knowledge of computer software programs; attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Salary commensurate with experience. This is a one year, end-date position subject to annual renewal.

Submit letter of application, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Grants & Contracts Specialist Search Committee, Attention: Donna Thibault, University of Connecticut, School of Engineering, 261 Glenbrook Rd., Unit 2237, Storrs, CT 06269-2237 or email: GCSpec@engr.uconn.edu. (Search # 2008468)