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The Institute of Human Virology (IHV)is currently recruiting for aGrants and Contracts Specialist. The Grants and Contracts Specialist will provide expertise and support in the coordination and administration of international grants and contracts from pre-award submission to closeout with a focus on international pre- and post-award administration and compliance. This specialist will provide services that include full life cycle grant administration and interpretation of complex federal, state, and corporate contracts and grant agreements. They will ensure that proposed terms and conditions are in compliance with applicable laws and do not conflict with existing commitments. They will oversee post-award reporting, administrative actions, and sub-award monitoring. Benefits: UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). Primary Duties: * Provides contract and grant preparation review to understand requirements for the application process. Prepares guidelines for the submission. Provides the groundwork for the application required documents. Works with management to identify priorities of gathering and processing documents and develops contract requirements containing quantifiable specifications and measurable performance criteria. Reviews application forms, contract templates, correspondence,, and selected agreements for appropriate presentation of compliance information. Develops timeline to meet submission deadlines and checklist of required documents. Generates required documents checklist for grant application. * Acts as point of contact and develops relationships with UMB parties, sponsor, and sub-contractors to ensure the contract or grant short- and long-term milestones are met. Safeguards the integrity of the grant or contract administration. * Navigates the Subcontract process through University systems and provides groundwork to partners to ensure partnership is in compliance with University standards. * Collaborates with the country program director, principal investigators, and global project management teams to address post award actions required by the university and sponsor agencies. Interprets and applies Federal, State, and sponsor guidelines and requirements. * Reconciles budget based on approved budget by sponsor. Provides current and historical budget data to project expenditures and forecast income. Works with staff on identified potential ledger variances. * Prepares and reviews financial status reports and invoices. Organize the close out procedures with Faculty. Sets timelines to have the documents complete. Reviews final closeout. * Ensures all results are completed and submitted to sponsor. Identifies and assists in issue resolution and escalates as needed. * Acts as point of contact and advised PI on all financial transactions, such as travel, purchasing, or subcontracting. * Interprets and applies Federal, State, and sponsors guidelines and requirements. * Reviews applications for funding and process. Prepares grant and contract budget and application in line with University and federal policy. * Maintains and tracks required training documents and ensures all parties are in compliance with regulations. * Performs other duties as assigned. Education:Bachelor’s degree Experience:Three (3) years of accounting, budget, contract, grant, or research administration experience. Other:Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Commission. Related experience may be substituted for education. Hiring Range: $69,000 - $77,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) * UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff *Organization: School of Medicine - Institute of Human Virology *Title: *Grants and Contract Specialist * Location: *null Requisition ID: 240000T1