Award Acceptance Officer

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2024 CLOSED ON 4/8/2024

Job Posting for Award Acceptance Officer at University of Vermont

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title
Award Acceptance Officer

Diversity Statement
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary
As an active member of the Sponsored Project Administration grant lifecycle team, serve as the University’s primary administrative liaison with faculty, sponsors, and collaborating organizations during the award review, negotiation, and acceptance processes. Review draft award documentation for compliance with applicable proposal and sponsor-specific guidelines, federal regulations, university policies and procedures, and the corresponding proposal. Represent the University and faculty investigators in negotiations with sponsors. Prepare awards for set up. Provide extraordinary service, outreach, and training to the University research community, collaborating organizations, and external sponsors. Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to problem-solve proposal and award-specific issues.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree and two to three years of government, non-profit or higher education experience required. Experience in research administration, grant and contract negotiation required. Budget building and spreadsheet proficiency required. Demonstrated customer service experience required. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written required. Analytical skills and effective presentation skills required.

Desirable Qualifications

Other Information

Special Conditions
Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, After this week, position posted until filled, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA
Exempt

Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE))
88200.00

Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE))
46400.00

Staff Hiring Band
Hiring salary budgeted at mid pay band

Union Position
Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date
10/04/2023

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled
No

Position Information

Position Title
Administrative Professional

Posting Number
S4663PO

Department
Sponsored Project Admin/30612

Position Number
00026779

Employee FTE
1.0

Employee Term
12

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  • * Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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