Senior Post Award Specialist

Life Sciences Center

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that goes beyond the ordinary? The University of Missouri's Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center is in search of a passionate and skilled Sr. Post Award Specialist to join our team. As a vital member, you will play a key role in managing post-award grants and sponsored programs, contributing to the advancement of groundbreaking research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help the Business Manager train the Post Award Analyst(s).
• Spearhead the efficient administration of financial and procurement processes for all LSC personnel.
• Champion a culture of proactive financial and grant compliance, ensuring excellence in every aspect.

Grant and Program Oversight Mastery:

• Dive into the details of grant and sponsored program activities alongside the LSC Business Manager.
• Interpret award terms and conditions, initiating award set-up, and collaborating with Principal Investigators on expenditure allowability and compliance requirements.
• Guide Principal Investigators in establishing and monitoring subrecipients for compliance with award terms and conditions.
• Provide crucial project expense projections to determine additional fund needs, potential overruns, and requests to sponsors.
• Recommend corrections or budget transfers when needed, demonstrating your keen financial insight.
• Collaborate closely with the LSC Business Manager and the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Ensure the timely closeout of all expired projects and subawards through coordinated fiscal and administrative resources.
• Ability to present complex trainings to internal and external groups.

Financial Reporting Excellence:

• Train Post Award Analyst(s) on financial reporting structure for the LSC.
• Update and disseminate PI financial reports for both grant and non-grant accounts, contributing to transparency and informed decision-making.

Strategic Financial Visionary:

• Scrutinize general ledger postings for accuracy and maintenance of adequate balances.
• Identify potential overdraft situations and devise strategic expenditure plans to avert cost deficits and disallowances.
• Collaborate effectively with Faculty and HR Shared Services on HR requests.

Contributing to Efficiency and Compliance:

• Assist in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems for efficient and compliant post-award administration.
• Be proficient in PeopleSoft for ease of training the Post Award Analyst(s).

Your Impact:

• Successful candidates will not only possess exceptional organizational and time management skills but also be persuasive communicators. Showcase your commitment to customer service, collaboration, confidentiality, integrity, and a dedication to the university's values. Your role at the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something transformative.

If you're ready for a thrilling career that combines financial expertise with a passion for innovation, apply now and become a driving force in our dynamic team! Elevate your career and contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation!

Monday- Friday, 8 am- 5 pm

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Salary Range: $51,875 - $66,810 per year

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Business Services Consultant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application, CV, Cover Letter

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university's values.

Must be available for consistent, onsite work

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.