The Office of Sponsored Projects (SP) at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Grants & Contracts Officer or a Senior Grants and Contracts Officer. The position reports to the Grants & Contracts Manager and the primary responsibilities will be reviewing, negotiating, and processing of sponsored projects awards, grants, and contracts for university research faculty, preparation of sub-award agreements along with the risk assessment, compliance review and monitoring of subrecipients and subcontractors.

Grants & Contracts Officer
The Grants & Contracts Officer reviews template grant awards and contracts for compliance with university and NSHE policies and procedures, drafts and negotiates terms and conditions to meet said policies and procedures, assembles budgets and other documentation, and ensures compliance by university faculty with university policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements prior to set up of expenditure accounts. The position assesses risk of prospective sub-award recipients, prepares sub-award agreements with necessary flow-down terms and conditions from the prime award, and ensures the proper signing and processing of all sub-award documents. The position provides input to the Grants & Contracts Manager in establishing practices and procedures of the group and devising and refining agreement templates.

Senior Grants & Contracts Officer
In addition to the above duties, the Senior Grants & Contracts Officer drafts original agreements and reviews the terms and conditions and negotiates changes as necessary of more complex sponsored agreements such as non-profit organizations, local, state, and Federal government and private industry contracts issued to the University. The position serves as back-up to the Grants & Contracts Manager in their absence. The Senior Grants & Contracts Officer negotiates terms and conditions on clinical trials, and complex federal and state contracts.

Required Qualifications
Grants & Contracts Officer
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.
Related experience: Experience in research compliance and administration

Senior Grants & Contracts Officer
Bachelor’s Degree and four years of related professional work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and two years of related professional work experience
Related experience: Experience in research compliance and administration


Schedule or Travel Requirements
• Minimal travel

Compensation Grade
Grants & Contracts Officer - Compensation Grade B
Senior Grants & Contracts Officer – Compensation Grade C

Department Information
Research & Innovation exists as a service organization for the University faculty. We focus on enhancing research enterprises by supporting collaboration and innovation.
For more information about our department, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/sponsored-projects


Please attach the following documents to your application:
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

To apply please visit: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Grants---Contracts-Officer-Senior-Grants---Contracts-Officer_R0139094