Supervisor, Grants and Contracts Specialist, Cancer Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor of Grants and Contracts oversees the administration, compliance, and lifecycle management of externally sponsored grants and contracts.  In this role, you will partner closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), academic departments, central finance, and research administration offices to support effective stewardship of sponsored funds throughout the award lifecycle. In addition, this role will provide oversight and leadership within the Cancer Center’s grants administration team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in sponsored research administration in an academic setting.

 BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree In business administration, public administration, or related field 
   

• Experience
  5 years Experience in business or public administration and 
  Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Research Administration: Manages full-cycle, complex research proposals, including grant submissions, budget preparation, and award setup. Manages entire grant lifecycle.

• Contract Negotiation: Drafts and administers research, sponsored research, and related agreements.

• Supervision & Mentorship: May provide guidance to Grants and Contracts team mebers and administrative staff, aiding in their training and reviewing their work product for accuracy

• Compliance & Monitoring: Ensures compliance with state, federal, and private sponsor regulations; monitors grant budgets and manages all relevant reporting.

• Faculty Support: Collaborates with researchers to identify funding opportunities and ensures timely reporting.

   

   

  Additional SCCC specific duties:

• 1) May manage large, multi-PI project submissions and grant lifecycle

• 2) May provide support to Assistant Director of Department Grant Administration

   

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsored research – submitting and administering research grants.

   

   

• Preferred:
  Experience managing large grant portfolios

   

  Prior supervisory or project management experience

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.