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The Office of Sponsored Programs currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Subaward Administrator. The University of Washington's Office of Sponsored Programs facilitates over $1.8 billion annually in research awards.
Working within the UW Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), the Subaward Administrator develops and supports outgoing UW subawards to subrecipients by assuring the timely, complete and accurate analysis, issuance, negotiation, execution and tracking of subawards utilizing appropriate procedures and expertise in subaward regulations and principles.
POSITION PURPOSE
This position reports to the Manager of Subawards in OSP and serves as part of a team that is dedicated to the overall support of UW outgoing subawards. This position is remote or hybrid eligible.
This position works on subawards under federal grants and cooperative agreements utilizing the standard FDP Subaward Template or subawards utilizing other standard templates, such as JPA's, IPA's and staff assignments, requiring some negotiation. This position will also handle subawards under non-federal prime awards that can be somewhat complex in nature and negotiation.
This position requires a high level of professional judgment and analysis to manage the subaward assessment, development, issuance, negotiation, and execution process. The individual in this role must work with faculty, administrators, and subrecipient entities to ensure that a subaward supports the work proposed by the faculty; that both entities and investigators understand the requirements of the project; that the appropriate terms and conditions have been included in the subaward as defined by the prime award to UW. Professional judgment is needed when prioritizing deadlines and workload with a focus on compliance and high levels of customer service and communication at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis and Issuance (60%)
Negotiation and Execution (15%)
Tracking and Communication (10%)
Process Improvement (10%)
Other duties as assigned (5%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.