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 SUMMARYThe 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.BENEFITSUT 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 coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationBachelor's Degree In business administration, public administration, or related fieldExperience5 years Experience in business or public administration andApplicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.JOB DUTIESResearch 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 accuracyCompliance & 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 lifecycle2) May provide support to Assistant Director of Department Grant AdministrationMust have a minimum of 5 years of experience in sponsored research - submitting and administering research grants.Preferred:Experience managing large grant portfoliosPrior supervisory or project management experienceSECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.EEO