Description

University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus

Office of Grants and Contracts

Sub-Contract Specialist (Entry Level)

Position #00731278 – Requisition 16401

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Office of Grants and Contracts has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) SubContract Specialist position.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

 

A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient’s bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

CU Anschutz
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and the soon-to-be-completed Veterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $400 million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since 2002. 

Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support of research activities.  Functions include contracts and grants solicitation and administration, grant/agreement preparation, review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post and pre-award management, human subject compliance, research animal management, research laboratory coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, radiation control, hazardous materials use, disposal and training.

Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field.

At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.

Position Emphasis

• Serves as contact for the development of subcontracts related to sponsored projects for the CU Denver and CU Anschutz Medical campuses. 
• Prepares subcontracts and amendments in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
• Reviews and analyzes awards for terms and conditions
• Reviews budgetary information provided by the administrative unit to ensure expense categories are properly reflected in the budget
• Updates subcontract database
• Resolves subcontract issues with departments and other institutions
• Identifies issues that may need sponsor approval
• Assists with preparation of indemnification waiver requests for incoming Contracts in working with departments and University Counsel
• Performs other duties as assigned 
• Regularly interacts with other offices including but not limited to the Schools/Colleges fiscal/grant administrators, Procurement Service Center and the Office of University Counsel

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring range for this position has been established at $46,000 to $50,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package.  Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.  To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of Equity by email at equity_ada@ucdenver.edu or by phone at (303) 315-2567.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from 

Application Deadline:

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 27, 2019. Those who do not apply by May 27, 2019 may or may not be considered.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or paralegal studies degree;
• Two years of prior legal assistant or paralegal experience;
• Professional experience providing legal support services in a higher education setting;

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives;
• Knowledge of sponsored projects, finance, and procurement;
• Ability to negotiate and resolve issues with both University and Subcontractor personnel. 
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software applications;
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro;
• Ability to interpret and apply complex rules and regulations, including federal and state law, administrative agency policy and procedures, and University and campus policies
• Ability to organize, manage and administer a large volume of work
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize based on varying demands

Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: May 16, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing