Grant Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Center for Global Health | Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center

Grant Specialist
Position #: 811632 - Requisition #:37413

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Grant Specialist (Research Services Intermediate Professional). This is a joint position through the school's Center for Global Health (CGH) and Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center (RMPRC) that will support pre- and post-award grant management, finance and procurement, data management projects, event coordination, and general administrative needs for faculty, staff, and students within CGH (estimated 80% effort), along with pre- and post-award grant support for RMPRC (estimated 20% effort).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Principal Investigators in preparing required documents for pre-award.

• Create and assist with the management of Microsoft Excel financial reports for Principal Investigator once a grant is awarded.

• Run, review, track and monitor expenses to determine if costs are allowable, allocable, and within the scope of the project budget under the University, Federal, and Non-Federal policies.

• Serve as liaison between Contracts Office (OGC and CoSPH Office of Research), sub-recipient institutions, sponsor, and Principal Investigator to negotiate new subcontracts or amendments.

• Facilitate initial submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews for all center research projects through the COMIRB (IRB), including Children's Hospital Colorado protocols.

• Coordinate and oversee logistics for grant-related meetings, including annual scientific meetings, investigator meetings, and advisory board sessions.

• Assist with the development of databases or data management tools tailored for community programs and grant-funded projects.

• Primary personnel for purchasing supplies/equipment for grants, overseas clinical and research needs.

• Process Standing Purchase Orders (SPOs) for subcontracts and fee-for-service contracts through CU Marketplace and submit corresponding invoices for payment.

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the Assistant Director of the Center for Global Health, with additional support from the Director of the Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Hybrid - This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The Center for Global Health (CGH) is an umbrella organization for the global health activities of the University of Colorado across all campuses. The center creates synergies and partnerships with other resources and groups in Colorado and internationally that share the same values. The Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center (RMPRC) serves the Rocky Mountain region by conducting and disseminating community-based prevention research and policy to enhance the health and wellbeing of young children and their families.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• 1 year of professional level experience

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the University of Colorado system or other higher education environment.

• Experience with University Expense and Procurement System Software and Applications and Grant Management Systems (m-Fin, Concur, CU Marketplace, eRA Commons, InfoEd, etc.).

• Experience with contracts (i.e., subcontracts/subawards) and sub-recipient invoice monitoring.

• Experience with health data management.

• Understanding of contract and administrative laws, including compliance regulations.

• Intermediate to advanced levels of speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. Resume

Questions should be directed to: Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until August 14, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $52,312-$66,541

The above salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.