Contracts Specialist

Job Summary

Ideal candidate will work under minimal supervision to provide administrative support to researchers by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with preparation and processing of grant proposals, negotiating grant contracts, receiving awards, and assisting in administration. This individual will join a senior administrative team in the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas. This position supports leading scientific investigators and Center leaders with national profiles in cancer research. This position requires prior grant administration and submission experience of at least 4 years.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Experience And Education

Required

Education Bachelor's Degree In business administration, public administration, or related field

Experience 4 years Experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position and Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

Preferred

Prior experience in an academic setting administering sponsored research grant awards

Licenses and Certifications : (CRA) Certified Research Administrator (or upon hire)

Job Duties

Security And EEO Statement

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.