Grant and Contract Administrator I (Oro Valley, AZ)

The University of Arizona’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s Business Services Team invites you to apply for the in-person role of Grant and Contract Administrator I, who will provide post-award support for the college’s research faculty. This position will serve as a delegate on grant accounts, approve transactions, reconcile accounts, and work closely with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects Services to manage awards. Additionally, this position will support the college by processing reimbursements, purchasing, and general business services operations.

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping the future of veterinary professionals by preparing graduates to tackle today’s challenges confidently. By emphasizing competency-based, hands-on, student-centered learning, the college has become a national leader in veterinary medical education.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Collects, and interprets financial information, and develops
  projections and forecasts project changes to aid CVM Principle Investigators
  with Sponsored Projects activities.
• Meet with CVM Principle Investigators on a regular basis and
  prepare monthly financial reports and/or ad hoc projections as necessary to
  assist with overall portfolio of research projects.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for CVM post award.
  This position works closely with CVM pre-award personnel to coordinate with
  external departments, central administration, and college administration to
  identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine sponsored project funding issues.
• Development and implementation of reports and tools to
  monitor college and sponsored accounts for budgeting, forecasting, and other
  functionality. Continually seek areas of improvement and make recommendations
  to streamline workflow.
• This position is expected to proactively pursue professional
  development opportunities to enhance their skillset and increase efficiency for
  the college.
• Prepare and approve financial transactions for sponsored
  project and college accounts, including PCard approvals, purchase requisitions,
  disbursement vouchers, interdepartmental billing forms, expense reimbursements,
  salary expense transfers, funding distributions, and general error corrections
  as necessary to ensure that the appropriate accounts and object codes are used.
• Under the direction of senior business office staff,
  performs detailed accounting assignments as assigned and assist in the
  completion of annual and bi-annual reports for external entities such as the
  CVM Self Study Report.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Working knowledge and skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
• Ability to accurately manage detailed information, while understanding the overarching organizational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One year of relevant work experience is required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience with University systems such as UAccess Financials, Research, Employee, and Analytics.
• Experience working with sponsored grants and contracts.