REMOTE Grants and Contracts Administrator positions

Overview

The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for multiple full-time Grants and Contracts Administrators or Senior Grants and Contracts Administrators to join our fast-growing Office of Research Administration team. These positions are available for in person, remote, or hybrid work, and start immediately. These are salaried positions with full UVA benefits.

SEHD Grants and Contracts Administrator – Pre-Award (Remote Eligible) (position # R0040004)

SEHD Grants and Contracts Administrator – Post-Award (Remote Eligible) (position # R0040014)

Required Skills: Grants and Contracts Administrator

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: At least three years of grant and contract experience Four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Licensure: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred

Required Skills: Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: At least five years of grant and contract experience. Four additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Licensure: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred

Compensation Information

Full-time position with an anticipated range of $60,000 – $75,000/year. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and ability to meet minimum qualifications as outlined above; includes UVA benefits.

Application Instructions

Please apply through Workday, and search for SEHD Grants and Contracts Administrator. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter, optional but strongly preferred

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' 

These positions will remain open until filled.  These are Exempt level, benefited positions. These positions will not sponsor applicants for work visas. These restricted positions are a 12-month appointment, and continuation is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. The outlook for continued funding is high given SEHD’s exceptional track record of securing external funding. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. 

As part of the application process, applicants may be asked to submit a statement (500 words or less) describing how they address diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work. 

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In alignment with President Ryan’s UVA strategic plan, SEHD is committed to:

• Recruiting talented and diverse doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and staff;
• Recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and providing an inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and faculty are recognized as integral to the success of our work; and 
• Promoting a culture of integrity, mutual respect, excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Physical Demands
These are primarily sedentary jobs involving extensive use of desktop computers. The jobs do occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the positions, the School, or UVA:

Catherine Thompson, CRA – Assistant Director of Research Administration - Pre-Award – cet4n@virginia.edu

Amanda Doherty, CRA – Assistant Director of Research Administration – Post-Award – asb3nb@virginia.edu