Why UT Southwestern
With over 75 years of excellence in DallasFort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.
Ranked as the #1 hospital in DallasFort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development aligned with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage merit increases, and much more.
We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team, where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, the Grants and Contracts Specialist provides administrative support to researchers by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal preparation and processing, negotiating contracts, managing awards, and supporting post-award administration.
Experience and Education
Required:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Applicants without the stated degree but with significant additional applicable professional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement
Experience:
4 years of experience in business or public administration, with an emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting roles
Preferred:
Certification: Certified Research Administrator (CRA), upon hire
Job Duties
Identify and share funding opportunities and application procedures by reviewing newsletters, announcements, directories, and funding databases
Guide researchers through proposal development and submission, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines
Provide grants management support by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining necessary approvals, and completing required reports
Negotiate contracts with state and federal agencies, private organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms to reach mutually satisfactory agreements
Draft contracts in accordance with state laws and Board of Regents guidelines
Provide working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialists and administrative staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
PPO medical plan available Day One at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available Day One
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Security and EEO Statement
Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination based on:
Race
Color
Religion
National origin
Sex
Sexual orientation
Gender identity or expression
Age
Disability
Genetic information
Citizenship status
Veteran status