University of Miami

Higher Education

SponsoredProgramsSpecialist(Grants)

$1–1k Coral Gables, Florida, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Sponsored Programs Specialist (Grants) at University of Miami. Skills: Grant management, Financial compliance, Sponsored programs administration. Monitors sponsored accounts for problem expenditures and compliance issues. Resolves expenditure issues, including discrepancies and overdrafts”

Industry & Context.

Higher Education
Problems you'll solve

Resolves expenditure issues; Analyzes information on sponsored awarded accounts; Researches the accounting system; Contacts departmental administrators to solve issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

What You'll Do.

Monitors sponsored accounts for problem expenditures and compliance issues

Resolves expenditure issues

including discrepancies and overdrafts

Analyzes information on sponsored awarded accounts

Requests additional information and approves or denies HR transactions

Approves or denies payroll journal entries and non-payroll transactions

Works with the awarded amount and approved agency budget to set up account budgets

Interprets regulations and assists department administrators

Prepares sponsored accounts for transmittal to the financial section

Ensures the release of unobligated funds on purchase orders

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ability to work collaboratively with others; Contribute to a team environment; Interacting with colleagues and stakeholders

Communication Scope

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Free ATS check

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