The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) division supports the University community in their pursuit of research and the management of externally sponsored programs. ORSP is the key point of contact for faculty in the area of sponsored research and other sponsored programs, including research conduct and compliance.

Position Summary

• Assisting investigators in submitting proposals including budget preparation and review
• Review and interpretation of program guidelines and communicating with sponsors
• Award negotiation and acceptance
• Administration of grant and contract awards
• Post award administration
• Expenditures, billings, effort certification, award compliance and financial reports, this includes understanding of allowable charges, award balances and regulations pertaining to awards.

• Engage with investigators in submitting proposals including budget preparation and review
• Review and interpretation of program guidelines and communicating with sponsors
• Award negotiation and acceptance
• Administration of grant and contract awards
• Post award administration
• Expenditures, billings, effort, certification, award compliance and financial reports, this includes understanding of allowable charges and available award balances

Essential Functions

PROSPECTING

• Seek out and communicate external research funding opportunities.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION

• Assist Principal Investigator (PI) with guideline interpretation and communicate with sponsor regarding any clarification that is needed.
• Work with PIs to develop budget, assuring that all potential costs have been identified and justified, including salaries, fringe benefits, indirect costs, cost-share, etc.

AWARD NEGOTIATION AND ACCEPTANCE

• Negotiate terms and conditions of grants, contracts and subcontracts with sponsors and subcontractors to assure compliance with federal regulations and university policies and procedures.
• Prepare agreements, obtaining departmental approvals for institutional signatures.

GRANT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

• Assure that all research compliance issues have been completed and resolved prior to acceptance.
• Ensure that awards are properly entered and reflected in databases.

Required Qualifications

Level 1:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1 year of experience in accounting, finance, grant/contract administration, or other discipline appropriate to position.
• Experience in maintenance of electronic systems.
• Knowledge and practical application of accounting principles or federal/state regulations.

Level 2:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3 years experience in grant and contract administration.
• Experience in maintenance of electronic systems.
• Knowledge and practical application of accounting principles or federal/state regulations.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the Level 1 position is 9.
The salary grade for the Level 2 position is 10.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this the Level 1 position is $58,000 - $65,000
The salary range for this the Level 2 position is $66,000- $69,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.