University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist - Office for Technology Development

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $75K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field.
  • 4 years of experience focusing on customer service in financial or contracting roles.
  • Experience in grants management is preferred.
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation is a plus.
  • Strong negotiation skills with various agencies required.

Responsibilities

  • Gather funding opportunity information through various resources.
  • Guide researchers in proposal development and ensure adherence to guidelines.
  • Support researchers in grants management and award processing.
  • Negotiate contracts with agencies, companies, and organizations.
  • Draft contracts in compliance with state laws and guidelines.
  • Supervise Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative staff.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
  • Access to professional development resources.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs available.
  • Engagement in a collaborative research environment.
Full Job Description
Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

Salary

Salary Negotiable

Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and four (4) years experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation preferred.

Job Duties

  • Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures to applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, search directories, funding files, and other relevant resources.
  • Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university announcements and guidelines.
  • Provides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award modifications, and completing required reports.
  • Negotiates contracts with various agencies (state and federal government, private organizations), pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnological companies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
  • May draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents' guidelines.
  • Provides working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative positions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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