AnnouncementDetails
Open Date 09/11/2026
Requisition Number PRN46195B
Job Title Accounting Support Management
Working Title Senior Grants and Contracts Officer
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M3 - Manager
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 and flexible around core hours. Hybrid option after initial training period.
VP Area President
Department 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $71,713 - $88,348
Close Date 12/11/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/20/2026
Job SummaryRMC partners closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects, the Controllers Office, and college- and institute-level research administration teams to deliver financial stewardship, compliance oversight, and operational excellence across the post-award lifecycle. As the University's research enterprise continues to grow, RMC is modernizing its systems, reimagining its service model, and investing in its people and process improvements to support sustainable expansion and innovation.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduResponsibilitiesThe Senior Grants & Contracts Officer (GCO) is a first-line supervisory role responsible for the day-to-day oversight of sponsored project financial management activities for an assigned portfolio of colleges, institutes, or departments. Reporting to the Senior Manager for Financial Research Administration, this position provides both tactical and operational leadership to a team of 3-8 staff members responsible for project billing, financial reconciliation and reporting, and sponsor liaison functions within the University's post-award environment.
The Senior GCO plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the department. This position also contributes to maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external sponsors.
RMC is committed to cultivating an environment of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in grants and contracts accounting and will be comfortable managing a diverse and balanced workload of project management responsibilities while overseeing team operations.
Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
- Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences- Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership and mentorship ability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to foster collaboration across central and college-level units.
- Proficiency with large-scale financial systems, data analytics, and reporting tools; ability to translate data into actionable insights that
inform decisions. - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CRA/CFRA, CGFM).
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions SummaryAdditional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
