Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent in related field and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of Pre/Post-award research work experience with emphasis on pre award. Working knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables).

Job Description:

To perform financial and operational analysis activities with an intermediate functional or organizational scope.

Job Duties:

Develops and maintains research budgets and monitors expenses for compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies. Serves as the primary research liaison between the school and all other schools/ departments relating to research activities. Works jointly with assigned Principal Investigators within the school to facilitate and support research including but not limited to assisting with proposal preparation and development. Develops, prepares and analyzes grant financial reports, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, budgets, and financial forecasts as directed. Identify and utilize technology and best grant practices to ensure continuous process improvement. Remains current with and progressively learns industry trends, analytical techniques and appropriate financial systems necessary to complete essential job functions. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

Possess a working knowledge and understanding, with progressive development, of grant finance and management statements, practices, and procedures Understanding of NIH and other federal agencies policies and procedures Progressive development of the ability to analyze/evaluate data Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the institution  Progressive learning in regards to decision making responsibility with minimal guidance Strong organizational and planning skills Effective problem solving skills Ability to accomplish goals Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism. 

External Relations and Development

Actively participates with Business, Finance, and Research colleagues in completing initiatives, goals and priorities   Develops productive relationships with UTMB personnel across campus while accomplishing institutional objectives

Salary Range:
$65,462-$85,100; Commensurate with experience 

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation