The Sponsored Programs Office is looking for a motivated, dynamic, highly organized individual to join our team as a Grant and Contract Officer (GCO). The GCO provides support for the submission, administration, negotiation, processing, and close out of grants, contracts, and other agreements for externally sponsored research projects across the University.

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended.

• Sponsored Programs contract and grant officers provide and coordinate centralized administrative and technical guidance and support to a diverse client set of USU faculty and staff seeking extramural funding for research and sponsored projects.  
• Provides expert advice and guidance on proposals, awards, and administrative processes.
• Analyzes proposals, awards and agreements for compliance and consistency with federal and state laws and regulations, University policy and practice, research compliance restrictions and guidelines, financial and academic requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
• Negotiates terms and conditions with external sponsoring entities for proposals, awards, cooperative agreements, and sub-contracts.
• Assists in solving problems related to the administration of awards.
• Performs work using various databases and electronic systems.
• Engages in professional development and educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years full time job experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant experience could be in grant administration or in an office setting dealing with legal or regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently under tight time constraints.
• Effective written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with faculty and staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of federal requirements as it relates to sponsored projects.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application