Portfolio Manager, -TACC Office of Sponsored Projects

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The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) serves as the coordinating office for externally funded research and sponsored projects at The University of Texas at Austin. The mission of OSP is to assist faculty and professional research staff in their efforts to secure and ensure proper stewardship of external funding. We do so by assisting research faculty and staff with the following: proposal review, authorization, and submission; award negotiations and acceptance; award and account management; close-out, reports, audits, and collection; professional development and education; export control; and research compliance.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

Please visit ourHuman Resources (HR) websiteto learn more about the total benefits offered.

The Portfolio Manager - TACC on the Post-Award Team in OSP is responsible for directly assisting with the sponsored projects portfolio of the Texas Advanced Computer Center (TACC). This position reports directly to Associate Director of Post-Award, OSP.

• Daily oversight and management of the TACC sponsored project portfolio to include all actions handled by Post-Award in both UTRMS and *Define. Actions include but are not limited to award entry into UTRMS, establishing financial accounts in the OSP portfolio, reviewing and approving expenditures, supporting TACC in problem solving issues, and maintaining financial trackers and reporting to sponsors.

• Regularly provide support and direction to TACC to ensure compliance with UT System, University, state and federal rules, regulations and laws as they relate to the sponsored projects in the TACC and OSP portfolio.

• Participates and collaborates in meetings with TACC, sponsors, OSP leadership, and University units as needed to help mitigate potential hurdles.

• Works closely with the Associate Director of Post-Award and provides regular updates.

• Special projects as assigned by Associate Director of Post-Award.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Six (6) years of professional experience in research administration.

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing a large, complex portfolio.

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, local and University guidelines and regulations.

• The ability and willingness to make independent judgements.

• Highly skilled in post-award challenges, with strong analytic and critical thinking skills, accustomed to a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

• Exceptional customer service and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient use of MS Word and MS Excel software.

• Must work well with others and contribute positively to the organization, team and University.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master's degree

• More than ten years of progressively responsible experience in research administration of sponsored research proposals.

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Certification

• Strong familiarity with University grant policies and procedures.

• Extensive post-award research administration experience.

• Experience with UT Austin systems, including DEFINE, UTRMS, FRMS, and Workday.

• Experience providing research administration support in a university setting.

• Firm understanding of sponsored project finances, a strong aptitude with Excel, and a firm understanding of post-award grants management.

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Standard office conditions

• Use of manual dexterity

Please mark "yes" on the application for the required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates' consideration for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.