POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Graduate College is seeking applicants to fill a Scholarship and Grants Management Administrator position.
This position will support the Graduate College’s scholarship programs and grant management operations and will serve as a key resource to the University of Arizona Foundation (UAF) and the Graduate College to ensure timely scholarship creation and award processing.
This position will also oversee the pre-and-post award process, facilitate searches for new funding avenues and provide administrative support for grant submissions in the College.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, logical problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-driven, and independent execution of tasks.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet negotiated timelines, in an environment filled with competing priorities.
• Resourceful, flexible, responsive, with exceptional attention to detail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in:

• Grant management
• Working in higher education
• Working with UAccess Suite: (ex. UAccess Research, Financials, Student and Analytics)
• Working with UA Foundation systems and forms, including familiarity with UA Foundation policies and procedures
• Working with federal granting agencies and their procedures
• Working with and managing donor/scholarship funding