About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at HSC is dedicated to supporting the research of our faculty, staff, and students. Our office provides comprehensive services across the lifecycle of sponsored projects. We are committed to ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, fostering collaborative research partnerships, and promoting the responsible stewardship of external funding.

As a crucial component of UNT's research infrastructure, OSP strives to enhance the impact and visibility of our institution's research portfolio, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. Our team of experienced professionals works collaboratively with academic departments, administrative units, and external sponsors to facilitate a seamless and efficient grants and contracts process, supporting our research community.

Position Overview

The Office of Sponsored Programs, at the UNT Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Post Award Analyst to join our team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Up to date knowledge of applicable law, and federal and state grant guidelines, including but not limited to FARS, DFARS, 2 CFR 200, and Uniform Grant Management Standards
• Understands and respects the need for structured guidelines and protocols but is willing to ask for clarification if something doesn't make sense and could cause unnecessary problems for a coworker, the organization or could result in less than an excellent level of service for a customer
• Very attentive to details
• Asks questions to accurately document information and update records
• Shows concern for every aspect of the job, no matter how minute
• Excellent communication and follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Serve as the primary liaison with external sponsors for all official communication, research, interpret, and apply sponsor terms and conditions, and applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies 
• Review and approve research expenditures on sponsored project accounts for compliance based on applicable law, sponsor guidelines, and institutional policies; institutional effort and payroll allocation policies, and in accordance with OSP procedures for ePAR review 
• Perform substantive review of payroll allocations prior to effort reporting distribution
• Administer effort reporting cycle for portfolio of sponsored projects 
• Monitor timely receipt of effort certifications and alerts regarding discrepancies
• Ensure subrecipient monitoring compliance concerns are managed appropriately review and analyze audit reports, complete risk assessments and monitor management plans 
• Track and review subcontractor invoices for compliance against sponsor guidelines, monitor purchase orders, identify and resolve PO and payment issues 
• Manage and monitor electronic sponsored project files for accuracy and completeness to ensure audit ready records 

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 8AM to 5PM

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.