Post Award Specialist (Working ORP Retiree)

Job Summary:

This is a part-time ORP Retiree, Staff position. The position will be responsible for analyzing cash balances, reconciling expenditures, assisting in subrecipient monitoring, preparing/processing journal entries and processing payroll expense transfers and monthly funding distribution updates/entries for all sponsored projects. Coordinating the submission of Submit Scope of Work forms to Employee Services. Establishing correct funding and personnel effort for each sponsored project and managing subcontracts and purchase orders as needed by the Department.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain grant database and other databases as needed

* Help with automation of reports

* Process payroll expense transfers (PETs)

* Process journal entries (JEs)

* Process monthly funding distribution entries

* Facilitate the submission of subcontract amendments and oversee the process until fully executed amendments are issued

* Coordinate the submission of Submit Scope of Work forms to Employee Services and submit corresponding purchase order requests to EMED's procurement specialist

* Projects as assigned

Work Location:

Remote - this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or other closely related field from an accredited institution.

* Two (2) years of professional grant and contract experience.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis, but not for the specific experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with Info Ed Proposal Development System or similar grant submission software.

* Familiarity with CU Data, A2E, HCM and CU Marketplace.

* Experience working in an academic environment or medical center.

* Proficiency with PeopleSoft (HRMS &/or Finance).

* Grant and/or contract experience both pre and post.

* Research administration experience.

* Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

* Outstanding customer service skills.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information.

* Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, email and calendar software.

* Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the department.

* Ability to understand and interpret complex guidelines and regulations for salary caps, facilities and administrative cost calculations, funding restrictions.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Hayley Tuttle, hayley.tuttle@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 12/6/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary for this position has been established at $36/hour.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.