Job Details

Grants and Contracts Officer

Position Number: 6799461
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Grants and Contracts Officer

Job Summary

Facilitate the grant process pre- and post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Process grant reconciliations, maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Supports faculty and research teams in preparing, organizing, and submitting competitive grant applications and related research materials. Maintains up-to-date application templates, biosketches, and Other Support documents, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines. Collaborates with investigators and grant administrators to review RFAs, draft and edit proposal components, and coordinate Human Subjects and DSMP documentation. Additional responsibilities include assisting with RPPR submissions, managing pre- and post-award organization, supporting publication submissions and NIH reporting, and coordinating with IRB processes and CT.gov updates. This position plays a key role in streamlining grant preparation and enhancing the quality and success of research proposals. Applicants should be skilled in scientific grant and manuscript editing and formatting, publication compliance, and Human Subjects writing.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Expertise with the full range of proposals submitted by the department. Expertise with the full range of award administration activities, including award set-up, modification, and maintenance.
Ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures/policies. Provides recommendations for updates in procedures/policies.
Subject Matter Expert in a variety of GCO activities, including but not limited to general feedback on industry contract review, content contribution, etc .
Makes substantive contributions to trainings, process development, and unit resources
Consistently works on highly complex problems requiring independent action and decision making. Must determine best course of action to resolve problems and frequently makes recommendations for improvement.
Knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Team Culture

Supports a transparent and supportive work environment
Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage in gossip, supports the team and is flexible
Communicates problems, issues and frustrations to supervisor and/or OB/WCSL Leadership

University of Utah Health Benefits Package
University of Utah Health is proud to offer a generous benefits package! Our healthcare plans include medical and dental coverage, prescriptions, basic vision coverage, and behavior health benefits. Employees are eligible for a discount of up to $25 per month on their premiums for participating in our Well-U Wellness Program. Our retirement plan includes automatic enrollment into our University-funded 401(a) plan with a contribution rate of 14.2%! Additional benefits include half-off tuition for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children, University-provided Part I life insurance, and discounts through many retail vendors who have teamed up with the University. Visit our Benefits website for more information at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Grants and Contracts Officer, I Facilitate the grant process pre- and post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Process grant reconciliations, maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P23761Grade: P13Expected Pay Range: $29,913 to $68,625
Grants and Contracts Officer, IIFacilitate the grant process pre- and post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Process grant reconciliations, maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P23762Grade: P14Expected Pay Range: $32,904 to $75,487
Grants and Contracts Officer, IIIFacilitate the grant process pre- and post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Process grant reconciliations, maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P23763Grade: P16Expected Pay Range: $39,815 to $91,340
Grants and Contracts Officer, IVFacilitate the grant process pre- and post-award for the university. Coordinate cross-departmentally to research, prepare, finalize, submit, and follow-up on industry, foundation, and/or government grants. Research and draft proposals, develop budgets, and manage the submission process ensuring deadlines are met. Process grant reconciliations, maintain records, and communicate with funders. Establish relationships with foundations. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: P23764Grade: P17Expected Pay Range: $43,796 to $100,474

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Grants and Contracts Officer, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Grants and Contracts Officer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Grants and Contracts Officer, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Grants and Contracts Officer, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43846B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some earlier mornings and later evenings may be required.
Department: 00931 - Ob/Gyn Research Network
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $47,600 to $84,249
Close Date: 3/6/2026
Open Until Filled:

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