Search #: 496599
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Fiscal, Accounting and Budget

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering (CESE) is seeking a full-time Grants Administrator (Financial Assistant 2) for the preparation, submission, and management of grants and budgetary matters. The successful applicant will support all facets of pre- and post-award management of grants and contracts meeting firm deadlines and will serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and students concerning grants and budgets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, OR a combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge of sponsored program proposal process.
3. Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
5. Ability to successfully work with diverse teams, and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
6. Proficient in the use of word processing and data management programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
2. Knowledge of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and Budget Uniform Guidance as it relates to sponsored program activities.
3. Experience working in a higher education institution.
4. Experience working with online financial or purchasing systems (such as Kuali, HuskyBuy, Core-CT, Smart-HR, PageUp, InfoEd, Fellowship Workflow System).

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Further information is available here: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496599 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Aug 29 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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