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Project Support Specialist (Hybrid) - The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

  • 1.  Project Support Specialist (Hybrid) - The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

    Posted 07-11-2023 14:48
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    The Office of Sponsored Programs, a division of the UNTHSC Research Office, provides pre-award, post-award, and contracting services for the support of faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNTHSC research policies.
    The University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Project Support Specialist to join our team. This position provides direct professional support and guidance in the administration of grants, contracts and related funds to faculty and staff in an assigned portfolio of departments. This position provides high levels of client satisfaction through strong relationship management efforts.
    • Assist Principal Investigators and department staff in the management of sponsored projects, including but not limited to regular account review, expenditure planning, time and effort planning, interpretation of sponsor terms and conditions, and University policies and procedures.
    • Ensure that award oversight meets sponsor terms and conditions, and University, Federal and State statutes, policies, and regulations governing sponsored research.
    • Review sponsored project expenditures for the cost allowability, administrative reasonableness, appropriate award allocability and funding availability.
    • Resolve discrepancies within the institution regarding awards, budgets, invoices, etc. in coordination with various central offices.
    • Cultivate and maintain strong working partnerships with faculty, OSP, and other key partners.
    • Guide faculty and staff through changes in sponsor requirements. Ensure all required information is entered into the appropriate data systems.
    • Lead project close out processes (e.g., clear encumbrances, close PO's, closeout sub-awards, etc.).
    • Assist with policies and procedures and assist with audits.
    • Develop and present workshops on various sponsored project management topics.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    APPLY ONLINE:  https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/74384 

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    Stacy Bednar
    Senior Recruiter - Division of Research and Innovation
    University of North Texas System (UNT)
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