University of Utah
Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $58K - $78K
💻 Other
🗓️ October 2nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers to facilitate the grant process post-award by coordinating cross-departmentally to manage research grants and contracts. The role includes preparing budgets, ensuring compliance, managing submissions, maintaining records, and establishing relationships with funders, reporting to the Division of Occupational & Environmental Health Director of Finance.
Highlights
- Manage post-award grant and contract administration, including expense forecasting, budget development, and compliance.
- Coordinate with Principal Investigators (PIs), Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), and Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA).
- Prepare monthly effort reports, cost transfers, project approvals, and financial summaries.
- Set up sub-award agreements and coordinate invoicing and reporting to sponsors.
- Utilize systems such as eAward, UShop, Concur, and ePR for project and financial management.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree plus 2-6 years of related experience or a master’s degree plus 2-4 years, depending on job level.
- Prefer candidates with experience at academic institutions and familiarity with federal research funding.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to collaborate across diverse groups.
- Annual pay range between $58,000 and $78,000 based on level and experience.
- Nearly 100% remote work possible with a set schedule; full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift.
Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers Full Description
Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers
Open Date | 10/01/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43233B
Job Title | Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers
Working Title | Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | 8:00am-5:00pm (With adjustments available)
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 00965 - Occ. Environmental Health
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $58,000-$78,000
Close Date | 01/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 10/15/2025
Job Summary | Post-Award Grants and Contracts OfficersFacilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinates cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors.
This job will qualify for nearly 100% remote work, aside from occasional division meetings/events. A set schedule will need to be maintained to continue a remote work schedule.
Reports to the Division of Occupational & Environmental Health Director of Finance.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Job Responsibilities:
Will work closely with OEH PIs and administration. Assists PIs in completing monthly EOR on projects that they support Create cost transfer forms and documents Creates and reviews PARs for grants they support Forecasts expenses and budgets spend down Ensures compliance with sponsor and grant guidelines Serves as liaison with OSP and GCACompletes documents and forms in eAward for project setup, modification, carry forward, closure, etc Sets up sub-award agreements and coordinates invoicing Pulls financial information for the PI, sponsor and progress reports May coordinate with sponsor Reviews and approves project expenses and reports (Ushop, Concur, ePR, etc) Other duties as assigned
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), I Facilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors. With basic oversight completes various routine post-award administration of grant &/or contract activities.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), IIFacilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors. Independently and with some basic oversight, completes various routine post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), IIIFacilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors. Independently completes post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Experience at an Academic institution and prior involvement with federal research. Grounded in mission, values, and people-first principles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups. Proven to deliver results in a complex, compliance-driven environment. Proven to maintain professionalism during complex and multifaceted issues.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN43233B
Job Title | Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers
Working Title | Post-Award Grants and Contracts Officers
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | 8:00am-5:00pm (With adjustments available)
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics
Department | 00965 - Occ. Environmental Health
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $58,000-$78,000
Close Date | 01/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 10/15/2025
Job Summary | Post-Award Grants and Contracts OfficersFacilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinates cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors.
This job will qualify for nearly 100% remote work, aside from occasional division meetings/events. A set schedule will need to be maintained to continue a remote work schedule.
Reports to the Division of Occupational & Environmental Health Director of Finance.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | Job Responsibilities:
Will work closely with OEH PIs and administration. Assists PIs in completing monthly EOR on projects that they support Create cost transfer forms and documents Creates and reviews PARs for grants they support Forecasts expenses and budgets spend down Ensures compliance with sponsor and grant guidelines Serves as liaison with OSP and GCACompletes documents and forms in eAward for project setup, modification, carry forward, closure, etc Sets up sub-award agreements and coordinates invoicing Pulls financial information for the PI, sponsor and progress reports May coordinate with sponsor Reviews and approves project expenses and reports (Ushop, Concur, ePR, etc) Other duties as assigned
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), I Facilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors. With basic oversight completes various routine post-award administration of grant &/or contract activities.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), IIFacilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors. Independently and with some basic oversight, completes various routine post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), IIIFacilitate the grant process post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations and private contributors. Independently completes post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO), III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Experience at an Academic institution and prior involvement with federal research. Grounded in mission, values, and people-first principles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups. Proven to deliver results in a complex, compliance-driven environment. Proven to maintain professionalism during complex and multifaceted issues.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
- Indicate your level of expertise in accounting principles and practices, spreadsheets/databases, statistics and analytical problem solving:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
- Do you have previous experience with research accounting methods?
- Yes
- No
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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