Perform pre- and post-award activities. Pre-award activities include reviewing faculty proposals submitted to the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) and ensuring all applications meet University policy, sponsor guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include award review, acceptance, and setup to facilitate appropriate long-term management. Post-award activities include training in post-award management of research awards, as well as assisting with non-financial compliance issues. This position requires the appropriate application of knowledge of research administration principles, practices, and procedures.

Grants and Contract Specialist I position information:

Grants and Contract Specialist II position information:

Grants and Contract Specialist III position information:

Grants and Contracts Specialist I
Bachelor’s degree in business or related; zero to three years experience in the preparation and processing of research grant and/or contract proposals and their administration.

Grants and Contracts Specialist II
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. Three years of experience in the preparation and processing of research grant and/or contract proposals and in their administration, both pre-and post-award or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grants and Contracts Specialist III
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or accounting and five or more years of relevant professional experience in research administration, including at least one year of experience as a Senior Grants Specialist or Post-award management in a University Sponsored Project office; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

GCSI: 1+ years relevant professional experience, preferably in research administration.

GCS2: 3+ years relevant professional experience, preferably in research administration or at a university.

GCS3: 5+ years relevant professional experience in research administration, preferably at least 1 year experience as a Senior Grants Specialist.

Grants and Contract Specialist I – Performs a broad spectrum of tasks including major responsibilities of:

This role is intended to serve as an entry into proposal preparation and lead to promotion to a Grants and Contracts Specialist II position which involves assisting faculty with proposal development and negotiating contracts.

Grants and Contract Specialist II – Primary responsibility includes all aspects of proposal preparation and submissions:

Secondary responsibilities include:

Grants and Contract Specialist III – Specializes in proposals and awards that have a significant degree of complexity.

All incumbents will remain current on issues in the field of research administration and attend training for professional development.

FOR TEXAS RESIDENTS ONLY – Hybrid remote work environment available and a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be required. Must be located within the State of Texas and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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