Director - Grants & Contracts (Pre & Post Award)

Director - Grants & Contracts (Pre & Post Award)Med-Emergency Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001045)u00a0The Director of Grants & Contracts (Pre and Post Award) in the Department of Emergency Medicine is responsible for managing and directing a portfolio of over $10M in sponsored projects from NIH, Department of Defense, other federal sponsors, foundations, and industry. Work includes proposal development and submission and overseeing post-award management. This position will develop processes and oversee staff in order to ensure compliance with all sponsor and federal guidelines. This position will work with faculty to establish metrics and innovations to improve and grow this portfolio.u00a0Job SummaryDirects pre- and post-award operations for University grants and contracts. Facilitates authorization and submission of all proposals to funding agencies and directs negotiations of grant and contract award terms and conditions. Improves standard policies and operating procedures and prepares budget.Essential FunctionsThis position covers the activities related to the full lifecycle of sponsored program administration including identification of funding sources, proposal submission, sub-award issuance, and post-award administration (both financial and non-financial) related to funding provided in the form of gifts, grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts from external/internal funding sources (e.g., federal agencies, state agencies, private companies, or foundations) that provide support for research.Responsibilities include:- Submission of final technical, monthly, quarterly annual reports and proposal preparation by reviewing sponsor guidelines and university guidelines and preparing proposal checklists.- Closing Memos for Sponsored Research Accounting- Account Reconciliation- Coordinating proposal development, faculty financial reports- Developing, finalizing, and/or approving proposal budget and cost share; preparing required forms, representations and certifications, and budget justification; obtaining cost share approvals- Preparing requests for sponsor approval of budget revisions- Submission of standard proposal documents including required forms, representations and certifications, and budgets- Facilitating materials transfer and other agreements; assisting Property Inventory with receipt, accountability, and reporting on government-owned equipment- Initiating requests for advance account numbers and subawards- Monitoring end dates of projects/funds- Managing work activities in a large volume, fast-paced, complex, detailed, and multifaceted environment- Prioritizing timelines/schedules through interpretation of potential funding opportunities and holding the proposal team accountablePhysical EffortMainly sedentary but must be able to navigate University setting.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Director - Grants & Contracts (Pre & Post-Award)Job Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Grants & ContractsCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a07Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification:u00a0University of Pittsburgh Grants & Contracts experience preferred.Work Schedule:u00a0M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Work Arrangement:u00a0Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Prot ction Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Not ApplicablePI282599490

Created: 2026-03-02