Prepares and submits moderately complex grant, contract, and budget proposals. Drafts and negotiates contractual arrangements, procurement proposals, subcontracts, and budgets. Conducts complex cost analyses and oversees invoice processing; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports. Monitors grants, budgets, and contractual arrangements and prepares moderately complex pre-award applications and reports. Provides policy and procedural interpretation and resolves complex issues.

The Department of Medicine-Research Administration at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Pre-Award Grant Administrator. This senior level pre-award administrator position provides pre-award support to Principal Investigators seeking funding through a variety of federal agencies and non-federal organization. This position is responsible for directing the activities of grant accountants as it relates to pre-award activities. This position will also be responsible for oversight and execution of pre-award activities across multiple divisions in an academic and clinical department. Responsibilities include: - reviewing and preparing research proposals - review of agency guidelines, development of budgets, preparation of agency-specific forms, and processing of proposals through the Office of Research - providing analytical support in the review of grant and contract proposals - acting as a liaison between PI, Office of Research, and funding agency - assisting in the development of policies, procedures, and methods to handle unusual or complex situations. Prior University experience in the management of research funds is preferred.

Sedentary position. Minimal physical effort.