Post-Award Grant Coordinator

The Post-Award Grant Coordinator will work with principal investigators/project directors (PIs/PDs) across campus to ensure all project and related budgetary requirements are met throughout the performance period of an externally funded award based on sponsor and University funding policy and applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations. This position reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs. Information about the University’s Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) can be found online at https://academics.utahtech.edu/sponsored-programs/.

• Review terms and conditions of new awards for issues involving allowable costs, reallocating the original award budget, and submitting necessary paperwork for sponsor approval.
• Monitor financial conflicts of interest as they pertain to grants under University Policy 157 and work with the Director of Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies and regulations.
• Perform annual payroll certifications to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies and regulations.
• Ensure equipment justification and compatibility with sponsoring agency’s regulations and University policies and procedures.
• Support all post-award responsibilities including award setup, monitoring budgets/expenses, reporting variances, account reconciliations, subawards, contractual agreements, and close-out procedures. Meet with Business Services, Budget Office, General Counsel, and other University stakeholders to discuss accounting matters. 
• Maintain ongoing updates and communications with PIs/PDs related to current grants and contracts progress and financial reporting. Primary accounting contact for PIs/PDs and departmental support staff related to research project management, budget and expense analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate with sponsors, faculty, and University departments for invoicing, payment, and reporting of sponsored project expenses according to grant/contract requirements.
• Monitor voluntary and mandatory cost share.
• Coordinate human resources actions as they apply to personnel paid on grants and monitor payroll expenditures.
• Complete risk assessments on sub-award entities and monitor sub-award contracts, extensions, and amendments. 
• Proactively ensure expenditures charged to sponsored projects are compliant with federal, state, University, and other agency policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or a combination of post-secondary education and related accounting experience totaling at least four years is required; master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• Two years of work experience in accounting required; grant experience in higher education or not-for-profit preferred.
• General understanding of budgeting principles and practices preferred. 
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance regulations pertaining to grants preferred.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Excel; proficient in additional MS Office applications including Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner ERP system preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with aptitude for attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and interpret federal regulations.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $50,000-$55,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of February 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
 
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins December 16, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.  
 
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

 Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
 
 The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.