Grants and Contracts Specialist (Business Support Specialist II)

This position will act as the para-professional administrative support for the office of research in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) and will provide a high level of support to the CHS Research Director. Duties will include grant proposal preparation, office coordination, and other grant-related support activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist CHS Research Director with post award duties. Monitor grant expenditures on a monthly/quarterly basis. On new awards, provide general oversight of grants accounts, working with OSPA & dept. fiscal staff on various post award issues, etc.
• Create proposal and award files, verify and maintain files.
• Assist with internal spreadsheets and internal reporting of grants/contracts for CHS.
• Assist with effort verification reports on a semi-annual basis to include tracking the collection of the reports from the departments in CHS.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and other duties as assigned.

In-person

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related area
• 2 - 3 years of experience in an administrative or fiscal capacity
• Experience with:
  • Higher education fiscal and/or grants
  • PeopleSoft modules
• Skills with:
  • Microsoft Excel (intermediate level or higher)
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Acrobat

Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.05 - $23.37
Grade: GGS 007
University Title: Business Support Specialist II
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Completed online application, cover letter, and resume are required.
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Missouri website: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 58009).

Applications will be reviewed until well-qualified applicants are identified to advance to the interview process.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/, we work every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make life better for everyone.

Through clinics and community outreach programs, we provide vital services to members of our community and training for our students. We are proud to serve Missourians today while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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