Proposal and Award Coordinator Job at University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO 80309
$51,000 a year
Requisition Number:
48394
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
24-May-2023
Date Posted:
11-May-2023
Job Summary
The
Proposal and Award Coordinator provides a variety of support to the teams within the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG), including proposal data entry, award logging, and other sponsored project functions to assure compliance with university, state and federal policies and regulations. The Coordinator will report to OCG's Deputy Director, with responsibilities to other managers when performing duties for teams in the department.
This position will assist with the management of proposal and award documentation in InfoEd (OCG's award management system), completion of required elements of sponsored project management with internal and external partners, and special projects to support OCG's teams and leadership.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
OCG works in partnership with CU Boulder's faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals, including budgets, for external research funding. OCG has the authorization to negotiate and accept sponsored research agreements on behalf of the Regents, monitor and provide guidance throughout the life of an award, and ensure final project closeout.
OCG commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from candidates whose knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Proposal Data Setup and Award Logging:
- Support accurate data entry functions within into OCG’s system of record and sponsor proposal submission systems. Award logging requires making judgments on whether the award is a grant or a contract so it is directed appropriately for processing, determining if it is related to an existing award, identifying budgetary elements to include in the system, identifying the proposal submitted for the resulting award, and similar determinations. These determinations are often challenging and require research of the full award document and the sponsor’s general guidelines as well as communication with colleagues/managers in OCG.
Special Projects:
- Support leadership with projects and administrative tasks which provide an introduction to the variety of work performed in research administration.
What You Should Know
- This position offers the option of either a hybrid format (virtual and in-person support) or fully remote work.
- This is a full-time, 9-month limited-term position with the possibility of continued employment based on budget, performance and OCG business needs.
What We Can Offer
- The salary for this position is $51,000 annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be collaborative. Be excited. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What You Will Need
- Excellent communication and organization skills, the ability to prioritize, monitor, and meet multiple competing timelines.
- Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to make informed decisions.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills to work with the diverse constituency of higher education and business personnel.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn database software and/or functionalities.
- Excellent digital literacy.
- Positive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to learn, and flexibility to support a variety of tasks.
- A thoughtful and inquisitive approach to problem-solving.
What We Would Like You to Have
- At least 1 year of professional experience using a Windows-based PC, word processing, spreadsheets, email communication, and the internet.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by May 24, 2023 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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