PRE-AWARD SPECIALIST

The Pre-Award Specialist is a key member of the UW-Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention's (UW-CTRI) Financial and Research Admin Teams. This team member will provide Center-wide support to scientists engaged in sponsored research through administrative activities to maintain and build on the expanding research portfolio of the Center. The Pre-Award Specialist will work directly with principal investigators (PI) and/or research staff to identify funding opportunities and prepare and route proposals for submission to sponsor. The Pre-Award Specialist will review subsequent award terms and conditions and facilitates award setup and administration. The Pre-Award Specialist is responsible to the Director of Finance in carrying out these duties.
The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

List of Duties

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Bachelor's degree required.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in research or sponsored programs administration is preferred.
UW experience and familiarity with regulatory policies is a plus. This position requires proven grants management capabilities including grant preparation and electronic submission processes, post award management and closeout. Experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding a plus.

Knowledge in use of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required.
Knowledge/experience with WISPER preferred.
Candidate should display:
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies and skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with highly technical and nontechnical staff.
- Ability to function independently and effectively with superior organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Courteous, responsive and service oriented.

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Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Please click "Apply Now" to start the process. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Your cover letter should highlight your experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications.
This application will also require submission of three professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor.

Amy Conlon
[email protected]
608-265-4563
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

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Academic Staff-Renewable

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