Sponsored Programs Officer I / II

Sponsored Programs Officer I / II

Job No : 529319

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Office / Administrative / Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration

Department : 11060000 - RE-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Job Description

Classification Title :

Sponsored Programs Officer I / II

Job Description :

Level I : The Sponsored Programs Officer I is an entry-level position within UF's Division of Sponsored Programs responsible for learning and facilitating a wide range of sponsored programs administration activities. Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making.

Level II : An experienced-level position within UF's Division of Sponsored Programs responsible for facilitating a wide range of sponsored programs administration activities. Professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Expected Salary :

Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Minimum Requirements :

Level I : Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in research administration.

Level II : Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of experience in sponsored program administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Level I : Facility to learn electronic research administration software preferred. In addition, skills required include : the ability to provide excellent customer service; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and with others; ability to search out federal, sponsor and university policy and guidance and apply critical thinking skills to make effective decisions; negotiation skills; ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships; effectiveness in use of electronic business applications with other systems; experience in the Microsoft Office suite; experience in PeopleSoft grants; experience at the University of Florida; and being a strong problem solver, seeking win-win answers.

Level II : At least three years of sponsored programs administration experience that demonstrates knowledge of federal policies governing the administration of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements at

educational institutions, including but not limited to the Federal Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition

Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, NIH Grants Policy Statement, NSF Grants Policy Manual,

knowledge of contracting and regulations applicable to the University of Florida.

Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Ability to be an effective communicator verbally and in writing.

Ability to critically think and use good judgment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to interface with electronic business applications with other systems.

Ability to use with personal computers, Windows, Word, Access Database, Excel, UFIRST and myUFL Grants.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This is not a remote work position, and it is located on the University of Florida's Main Campus in Gainesville, Florida.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required :

No.

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 529319

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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