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University of Pittsburgh · 3 weeks ago

Grants & Contracts Specialist III Budget Coordinator

Pittsburgh, PA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist III Budget Coordinator who will perform pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts. This role involves developing accurate and compliant activation budgets, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with university and sponsor policies.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop award activation budgets for all new and continuing awards

Translate NoA terms into compliant and accurate budget structures

Collaborate directly with faculty, division administrators, and post-award administrators to confirm budget details

Ensure alignment with University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, and sponsor policies

Serve as a knowledge resource for budget principles within RSS and DoMRA

Support process standardization and development of templates to increase efficiency

Operate as an activation liaison across Pre-Award, Post-Award, faculty, and division staff

Qualification

Budget developmentGrant managementAccounting techniquesPolicy interpretationProcess improvementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2 years of experience

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

Resume

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for complex grants and contracts

Prepares, negotiates, and monitors grants, contracts, and budgets

Maintains award-related schedules

Prepares complex government applications and reports

Interprets policy and procedure

Monitors account activity

Performs internal audits

Resolves complex issues

Reviews routine financial documents

Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements

Assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets

Develop award activation budgets for all new and continuing awards

Translate NoA terms into compliant and accurate budget structures

Collaborate directly with faculty, division administrators, and post-award administrators to confirm budget details

Ensure alignment with University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, and sponsor policies

Serve as a knowledge resource for budget principles within RSS and DoMRA

Support process standardization and development of templates to increase efficiency

Operate as an activation liaison across Pre-Award, Post-Award, faculty, and division staff

Preferred

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Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees