Pre-Award Specialist
University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI, United States
Job Summary
Join a dynamic, research‑driven team advancing the future of imaging science at UW‑Madison! The Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a highly motivated professional to support our expanding research enterprise. Reporting to the Grants and Contracts Manager, this position plays a key role in enabling innovative, collaborative research funded by federal and private sponsors and developed in partnership with leading industry collaborators.
Additional Job Details
This position is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings as requested by leadership.
Key abilities: build and maintain professional relationships; work independently and research questions to find answers; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate professionally via phone, virtual meetings, and email.
Key Job Responsibilities
Prepares and routes proposals, award documents, and sponsored project agreements according to established policies and procedures while adhering closely to deadlines.
Reviews proposal budgets and ensures allowability and accuracy of requested costs per sponsor and campus guidelines.
May work with campus partners to establish new accounts in the financial accounting system.
May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators.
Required Qualifications
Experience working with contractual agreements and/or accounting/financial systems.
Experience with federal and non‑federal payors/sponsors.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a healthcare and/or higher education environment.
At least 1 year of substantial involvement in research and sponsored programs working with pre‑award grant administration, including electronic grant submissions, and reporting.
Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Compensation The starting salary for the position is $63,000; negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits Employees can expect generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
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Additional Job Details
This position is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings as requested by leadership.
Key abilities: build and maintain professional relationships; work independently and research questions to find answers; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate professionally via phone, virtual meetings, and email.
Key Job Responsibilities
Prepares and routes proposals, award documents, and sponsored project agreements according to established policies and procedures while adhering closely to deadlines.
Reviews proposal budgets and ensures allowability and accuracy of requested costs per sponsor and campus guidelines.
May work with campus partners to establish new accounts in the financial accounting system.
May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators.
Required Qualifications
Experience working with contractual agreements and/or accounting/financial systems.
Experience with federal and non‑federal payors/sponsors.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a healthcare and/or higher education environment.
At least 1 year of substantial involvement in research and sponsored programs working with pre‑award grant administration, including electronic grant submissions, and reporting.
Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Compensation The starting salary for the position is $63,000; negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits Employees can expect generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
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