locations
Orlando, FL (Main Campus)

time type
Full time

job requisition id
R107694

College of Engineering and Computer Science:

The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology workforce talent, and we are the No. 1 provider of graduates to the defense and aerospace industries. We have more than 40 degree and certificate programs within the college and are continuing to grow. Our students, faculty, and alumni address society's greatest challenges and aspirations in aerospace, computing, energy, the environment, healthcare, transportation, and more. Our education and research efforts are supported by a strong neighboring industry presence such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World, and NASA, to name a few.

The Opportunity:

The Contracts and Grants Specialist II works as a liaison with the Office of Research and the CECS/CRCV/AMPAC faculty for proposal submission and their research projects and assists with proposal preparation.

Responsibilities:

Advise and interact with the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), CRCV faculty, and their departmental administrators on interpretation of sponsor guidelines, forms, and regulations & policies related to proposals & budgetary requirements.

Prepare sponsor forms including budgetary, application forms, and ancillary submission documents for inclusion with the proposal submission, as well as internal administrative forms, as appropriate.

Review and ensure the accuracy of approved cost share requirements, including the source, amount, and authorized signatures of committed cost share wherever necessary.

Ensure research proposals, related documents routed through the University routing system, and special considerations (i.e. budget, cost share, release time, indirect reduction, space and renovation needs, etc) are reviewed and approved by appropriate University officials (Chairs, Dean/Director, VP, etc).

Act as a liaison between the Office of Research (OR), departments, faculty members of CECS/CRCV/AMPAC, collaborators, and sponsors with all aspects of sponsored research proposal /administration, and negotiation of sponsored research agreements including, but not limited to, grants, contracts, NDAs, and MOUs.

Act as a mentor/trainer for Contract & Grant Specialist Level I and OPS hires within the unit.

Prepare multi-institutional proposals; communicate with sponsored research departments at other institutions in multi-university proposals; pay specific attention to the appropriate sponsor format of the proposals and budget.

Facilitate follow-through of proposals and award just-in-time requests to make changes/corrections to award documents, as appropriate.

Act as the Manager when the Associate Director and other key personnel are out of the office. This includes but is not limited to, being responsible for approving proposals on behalf of CECS in Huron, approving credit split forms, and budget setups on new and modified awards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing Excel budgets for research projects.

Good problem-solving skills and critical analysis abilities.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills and the ability to work with various populations.

Knowledge and experience with University of Central Florida policies and procedures.

Knowledge and experience in working with Federal regulations as they relate to contracts and grants.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

This is a repost position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

Retirement savings options 

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

Education assistance 

Flexible work environment 

And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) Dean's Office

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Type of Appointment
Regular

Expected Salary
$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date
05-07-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

To apply: We’re seeking qualified individuals with the passion and talent to help UCF fulfill its mission to become the nation’s best research university and provide high-quality higher education. Apply with us directly at https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers . Reference this CFEC Job Board posting when applying.