Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Sponsored Research Specialist will manage post award grant processes for several programs within UMIACS. This includes reporting to PI's, on a monthly basis and working with them regularly to ensure that their funds are being used efficiently and strategically to accomplish the scope of work, as described in their proposals; reconciling accounts, including reviewing expenses to ensure that they are compliant with the Uniform Guidance as well as UMD policies; performing transfers and other account corrections, as needed; and continuing to learn and advance within the UMIACS organization. To be successful in UMIACS, employees must be dedicated to working as a team, helping each other succeed, and display a willingness to help customers and colleagues wherever needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional grants, finance, or accounting experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of grants related policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$75,720 - $90,864

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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