Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre-Award)

Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre-Award)Med-Pharmacology and Chemical Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001321)u00a0Assist departmental faculty in navigating, understanding, and submitting sponsored project applications through the University of Pittsburgh Office of Research, both electronically and printed. The Assistant will assist in completing necessary reports to agencies using agency specific websites and programs. They will assist, coordinate, and track required compliance as well as Material Transfer Agreements and utilize the departmental database. This position will report to departmental Director of Sponsored Projects.Prepares and submits large and complex grant, contract, and budget proposals and facilitates the drafting and negotiating of contracts, procurements, subcontracts, and budgets. Approves certain accounting functions, identifies sources of funding, and implements operational improvement procedures. Monitors grants, budgets, and contractual arrangements; provides policy and procedural interpretation; and prepares large, complex pre-award applications and reports. Analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Serves as primary contact for all accounting and regulatory issues as well as liaison between internal and external stakeholders.u00a0Job SummaryPrepares and submits large and complex grant, contract, and budget proposals and facilitates the drafting and negotiating of contracts, procurements, subcontracts, and budgets. Approves certain accounting functions, identifies sources of funding, and implements operational improvement procedures. Monitors grants, budgets, and contractual arrangements; provides policy and procedural interpretation; and prepares large, complex pre-award applications and reports. Analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Serves as primary contact for all accounting and regulatory issues as well as liaison between internal and external stakeholders.Essential FunctionsExcellent analytical and communications skills as well as multi-tasking throughout the workday.Physical EffortPosition is generally sedentary, but sometimes physically uncomfortable; frequently requires maintaining a sitting posture, stooping, or bending, some very light lifting, such as one or two reams of paper, may be required. Also walking around campus and the Oakland area.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre-Award)Job Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Grants & ContractsCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a03Will 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.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday, 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 Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Cover LetterPI283501985

Created: 2026-04-08