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.

1. Coordinate sub-recipient process by contacting Principle Investigator (PI) and sub-recipient institution for the required information.
2. Audit sub-recipient invoices, review for accuracy and compliance, and submit to department payment if allowable.
3. Monitor sub-recipient accounts for compliance with applicable federal, state, and university regulations and laws; take corrective action as needed to ensure compliance.
4. Encumber and maintain sub-recipient files; research problems and budgeting issues.
5. Coordinate office staff ensuring effective office coverage and work assignment distribution; interact with faculty, staff, and administration to address office issues.
6. Coordinate technical, legal, and administrative report processes which may include issuing reminders, collecting reports, and updating reports in databases.
7. Oversee the maintenance of various filing systems; observe all state and local requirements for file retention.
8. May assist with grant compliance and award receipt.
9. 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.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

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