Grants and Contracts Administrator at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Grants and Contracts Administrator

US--Telecommuting

Job ID: 2024-32595
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Accounting/Finance
Telecommuting

Overview

The Grants and Contracts Administrator (GCA) is responsible for sponsored project administration, and managing and forecasting ORPRN’s financial outlook. ORPRN is funded by federal and state grants and contracts, and the GCA develops and utilizes multiple management tools to build awareness of ORPRN’s financial health and identify and anticipate funding gaps. The GCA maintains an intimate understanding of ORPRN funding sources, and working knowledge of OHSU’s various accounting systems, including Oracle Grants Accounting, General Ledger, Cognos, University Financial Outlook (UFO), OHSU Foundation Accounting, and the annual budget system.

The GCA supports ORPRN program directors in building project budgets and reviewing data to optimize staffing forecasts. The GCA also supports individual grant and contract teams to ensure grants and contracts are successful and follow sponsor and university policies and guidance.

The GCA meets regularly with ORPRN’s leadership to provide key financial data to inform decision making and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with major courses in Accounting, Finance, or a related field AND four years of grants and contracts administration experience focusing on pre-award or transferrable experience, OR

• Seven years of grants and contracts administration experience, OR

• Certification from the Society of Research Administrators (CRA), AND Five years of experience in grants and contracts administration.

• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience

• Highly proficient use of PC including database and spreadsheet applications.

• Intermediate spreadsheet skills, including complex functions, formulas, and formatting.

• Experience with relational databases.

• Understanding of financial reporting concepts such as cost accounting and net present value analysis

• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain financial concepts simply, and consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature

Qualifications

• Prior Academic Health Center or relevant experience administering federal and state grants and contracts.
• Financial specific experience performing analysis related to operational improvements and business cases.
• Experience with OHSU financial systems, including Oracle Grants Accounting, General Ledger, and University Financial Outlook (UFO).

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