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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Sponsored Programs
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Grants / Contracts
Job Description
The OSP Support Specialist (Contracts) is an integral part of a dedicated team of professionals working to ensure that obligations for sponsored programs align with federal, state, university regulations, and the sponsor's requirements. The OSP Support Specialist (Contracts) assists faculty and the Office of Sponsored Programs in the preparation of documents and materials that facilitate research agreements and requests, including contracts, grants, subawards and award change requests. The Subaward Support Specialist organizes large volumes of information and works closely with others in the office to deliver consistent results to internal and external stakeholders, while also displaying a high level of professionalism and customer service. The OSP Support Specialist (Contracts) performs effectively and with limited supervision in a fast-moving environment.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated professional level administrative support and/or customer service experience.
Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet applications, and email clients.
Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to notice and correct errors and inconsistencies.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks while ensuring deadlines are met.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in contract administration and familiarity with state and federal regulations and guidelines related to research administration.
Previous experience providing programmatic support in a professional office environment.
Ability to synthesize and interpret applicable federal, state, corporate, university or private regulations, or comparable legal/regulatory program experience to ensure compliance.
Experience in handling complex and confidential material.
Knowledge of university administrative and/or accounting practices and procedures.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$18-$22/hour
Review Date
12/18/2023
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Renee VanDyke at revandyke@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: December 4, 2023
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