Post Award Specialist

Title: Post Award Specialist (Open Rank: Senior - Principal)

Location: Aurora United States

Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Job Title: Post Award Specialist (Open Rank: Senior – Principal)

Position #00798052 – Requisition # 39226

 

Job Category

: Research Services 

Primary Location

: Aurora 

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20127 - SOM-PHYS GENERAL OPERATIONS 

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Description:

Job Summary:

This position will provide direct professional support of research activities. Functions include contracts and grants administration, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post award management, human subject compliance, research animal compliance. Providing high-level research administration support for the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. This position will report to the Director of Finance and Administration and work closely with department faculty.

This position would be responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and research services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying, and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Activate Grant Accounts

• Contract and Subcontract Administration

• Reconcile grant, AEF and gift accounts on a monthly basis, reviewing transactions for appropriateness

• Provide monthly financial projections to PI’s and the Director of Finance and Administration on all sponsored programs and start-up accounts

• Process grant account close-outs

Work Location:

Onsite – This role will begin as on‑site, five days per week, to support integration, training, and relationship building. Following the initial period, a hybrid schedule of no more than two remote workdays per week may be considered, subject to supervisory approval and operational requirements.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. 

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field.

• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or a closely related area.

Principal Professional:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field.

• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in research administration, grants management, finance, or a closely related area.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, public administration, or closely related area

• Experience working in an academic, medical, or research institution

• Demonstrated experience managing federal sponsored awards (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD), including knowledge of Uniform Guidance and sponsor‑specific policies.

• Demonstrated advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to independently use formulas, pivot tables, data analysis tools, and complex spreadsheets to manage financial data.

• Advanced experience with post‑award financial analysis, including forecasting, variance analysis, cost transfers, and compliance monitoring.

• Demonstrated experience with post‑award grants management, including financial oversight, reconciliations, projections, and award closeout.

• Experience working independently in a compliance‑driven environment requiring judgment, accuracy, and accountability.

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.

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and the ability to create and maintain complex financial spreadsheets for grants management and forecasting.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and provide guidance to faculty and leadership on post‑award matters.

 

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Senior Level: $56,553 - $71,936

• Principal Level: $65,036 - $82,726

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.