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University of Vermont · 3 hours ago

CAS Unit Post-Award Administrator

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $76K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Vermont is seeking a CAS Unit Post-Award Administrator to provide comprehensive post-award financial administration and compliance oversight for sponsored projects. The role involves budget management, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university requirements while serving as a primary resource for Principal Investigators.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Interpret sponsor regulations and coordinate with PIs to ensure compliance with award terms and conditions

Facilitate regular budget meetings with PIs and research staff to support compliant project management

Monitor award budgets, track unobligated balances, and prepare expenditure projections

Review project expenditures to ensure costs are allowable, reasonable, allocable, and consistent

Monitor and verify cost share commitments in alignment with sponsor and university guidelines

Ensure deliverables and required reports are completed and submitted in accordance with sponsor requirements

Oversee effort reporting and related compliance to meet federal and university standards

Prepare and process salary distributions based on PI requests and effort review outcomes

Provide guidance and training to PIs on effort regulations, requirements, and best practices

Advise department leadership on PI funding status, anticipated support concerns, and potential conflicts of commitment

Serve as a primary point of contact for PIs needing financial and administrative support during the post-award period

Coordinate with SPA Award Acceptance to establish internal projects and subawards at the time of award

Ensure project setup, including cost share, is completed accurately

Review suspense accounts and initiate timely cost transfers

Prepare and submit cost transfers in accordance with policy and sponsor requirements

Work with departments to resolve budget errors and request rebudget actions within sponsor authority

Support audit activities and site visits, collaborating with PIs and SPA compliance staff as needed

Qualification

Budget ManagementFinancial ComplianceAccounting PrinciplesResearch Contract ManagementCertified Research AdministrationCustomer Service FocusCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree Finance, Business Administration or Accounting

2-4 years relevant work experience

Accounting and budgeting skills in managing complex financial accounts and funds, as well as knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles

Working knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and applicable financial systems, as well as related policy requirements

Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines

Ability to work independently and as a team member, research and resolve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction

Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas