29-Apr-22 01:27 PM
URL: http://hr.uconn.edu/
Company / Organization: University of Connecticut
Type: Full-time
City: Groton
State or Country if outside US: Connecticut
Application Deadline: 22-May-22
Description:

Search #: 496305 Work type: Full-time Location: Avery Point Campus Categories: Grants and Contracts JOB SUMMARY Performs pre-award, post-award, and other administrative duties related to the management of funding for the CT National Estuarine Research Reserve. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares faculty grant applications for submission, including drafting proposal documents, informing faculty of submission process, establishing a grant record, and drafting budgets. Monitors compliance with guidelines from awarding agencies and maintains familiarity with terms and conditions associated with grants and awards. Supports monitoring, tracking, and interpreting fiscal records for a portfolio of accounts including payroll records, purchasing, travel, and other disbursements to maintain compliance with grant policies. Communicates financial information regarding grant accounts to faculty members, including remaining balances, anticipated payroll expenses, and incoming funding. Analyzes and verifies transactions related to grants and contracts accounts such as invoices, travel, reimbursements, and requisitions. Maintains internal records of grant applications and information, including budget details, invoices, correspondences, submitted applications, budget justifications, etc. Tracks, manages, and submits offer letters and payroll authorizations and manages student payroll. Makes department purchases, using Procard as appropriate. Tracks various metrics for sponsor reporting. Coordinates volunteers including scheduling and tracking hours. Assists with communications and outreach such as website, emails, listservs, or flyers. Performs event planning support including space and reservations. Performs other related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Microsoft Office and related software applications. Experience accurately performing mathematical calculations and/or processing financial transactions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience developing or working with budgets. Experience developing financial reports. Prior experience working with grants and contracts. APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a full-time, annually renewable, 12-month position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 #496305 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 22, 2022. 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.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Experience with Microsoft Office and related software applications. 3. Experience accurately performing mathematical calculations and/or processing financial transactions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Experience developing or working with budgets. 2. Experience developing financial reports. Prior experience working with grants and contracts. 3. Prior experience working with grants and contracts.

Point of Contact: Kelley Bilodeau