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**Open Date** 12/16/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43846B

**Job Title** Grants and Contracts Officer

**Working Title** Grants and Contracts Officer

**Career Progression Track** P00

**Track Level** P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some earlier mornings and later evenings may be required.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00931 - Ob/Gyn Research Network

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $47,600 to $84,249

**Close Date** 03/06/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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: P23761

Grade: P13

Expected Pay Range: $29,913 to $68,625

Grants and Contracts Officer, II

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 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: P23762

Grade: P14

Expected Pay Range: $32,904 to $75,487

Grants and Contracts Officer, III

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. 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: P23763

Grade: P16

Expected Pay Range: $39,815 to $91,340

Grants and Contracts Officer, IV

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. 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: P23764

Grade: P17

Expected 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.

Preferences

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

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