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Pre-Award GCO IV

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If choosing to submit the optional writing sample, please submit one in this application that best demonstrates your writing experience related to research as outlined in the responsibilities section above. You will include this as well as your resume and cover letter. Thank you.

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Details

Open Date 03/17/2023
Requisition Number PRN34245B
Job Title Pre-Award GCO IV
Working Title Pre-Award Grants & Contracts Officer
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8-5 with occasional evenings and weekends: This is a HYBRID position, with the option to work on-campus two days per week (Wednesday and another day determined with supervisor) and VIRTUALLY three days per week.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00272 - CON Nursing
Location Anywhere Utah
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $65,000-$79,000 DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The University of Utah College of Nursing is a community of scholars engaged in exemplary programs of funded research and distinguished scholarship. The Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center’s mission is to provide exceptional centralized support services that facilitate faculty success with research development, grant submission and management, and scholarly activity.

This position will support the faculty, post-docs, and PhD students with grant preparation and submissions, and work collaboratively with faculty for the advancement of their research programs. The successful candidate will be able to work independently under minimal supervision, as part of a team, and manage timelines and day to day processes for those research teams in order to meet multiple competing deadlines.

This position is eligible for university benefits including; medical-dental-wellness coverage, an additional immediately vested 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a), paid leave, paid holidays, tuition assistance for employees and family, free UTA transport pass and others.
Responsibilities
Proactive in coordinating the functions of research teams for the successful submission of proposals for external funding. Interpret proposal application guidelines and proactively manage processes required to obtain necessary data and information. Participates as an integral member of each team.

Manage the proposal submission process and assist research teams with the preparation of those proposals, including budgets. This will include determining research procedures and preparing sponsor and UU documents.

Takes initiative to establish cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.

Apply project management skills to ensure research team timelines and goals are met with minimal supervision from team leader.

Responsible for resolving any issues that arise with the execution of the grant submission and maintain working relationships with program partners.

Maintain professional working relationships with various stakeholders both internal and external to the College of Nursing in order to obtain data and statistics required for their successful incorporation into the research enterprise.

Manage Just in Time process with federal agencies and submit Just in Time documents.

Prioritize assigned personal workload with minimal supervision to manage competing deadlines. Prioritize team workload to manage competing deadlines. Proactively informs Principal Investigator(s) and team leaders of timeline issues and how they will be addressed.

Participate as a member of the research enterprise core support team. Must be able to work as an integral team member for the delivery of services.

Develop and archive proposal preparation resources for future use.

Subject Matter Expert in a variety of GCO activities, including but not limited to general feedback on industry contract review, content contribution, etc.

Makes substantive contributions to trainings or process development.

Serve on College of Nursing and/or University committees as assigned.

Complete all other reasonable duties as assigned.


This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience or 12 years of related experience.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Degree in social/behavioral health, health sciences, or writing/communication fields.
Familiarity with Box or similar file sharing software.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
If choosing to submit the optional writing sample, please submit one in this application that best demonstrates your writing experience related to research as outlined in the responsibilities section above. You will include this as well as your resume and cover letter. Thank you.
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.


Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.


To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:


Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

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Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu


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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate if you meet the following minimum qualifications for this position: Master's Degree OR Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience OR 12 years of related experience.
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  2. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  3. Writing Sample 1