Contracts and Grants Specialist II

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

College of Optics and Photonics

CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics, one of the 13 colleges at the University of Central Florida, offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Optics and Photonics and a B.S. degree in Photonic Science and Engineering. The faculty engage in a broad spectrum of research covering all areas of optics and photonics, ranging from fundamental physics to device and systems research. The college has 35 core faculty members, and over 19 faculty members with joint appointments, about 60 research scientists and postdoctoral fellows, and over 130 graduate students and 170 undergraduate students. Additional information is available at https://www.creol.ucf.edu. UCF and its 13 colleges provide opportunities to almost 72,000 students, offering 194 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 34 doctoral programs. Students come from all 50 states and over 147 countries. As one of the largest universities in the country, UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world class research with local and global impact and the integration of technology and learning.

The Opportunity

• Collaborates with principal investigators and others to find applicable funding opportunities to pursue. 

• Coordinates with university partners to prepare subcontracts that will be included in grant proposals.

Responsibilities: 

Funding Opportunities

• Develops project budgets and writes budget justifications.

• Ensures that proposals are accurate, complete, and in full compliance with sponsor and university policies, procedures, and requirements.

• Provides assistance with interpreting sponsor guidelines and completing college and university forms.

• Oversees proposal development tasks and timelines.

Grant Proposals

• Develops and modifies template language for proposals.

• Assists in developing and coordinating college research workshops.

• Directs graduate students to complete tasks associated with specific components of a grant proposal.

• Drafts letters of support, and coordinates and monitors receipt of each required letter.

• Reviews final proposals for accuracy of tables, figures, and reference citations.

• Develops and formats content for proposals, e.g., bio sketches, tables, and figures.

• Assists in preparing reports on grant activity within the college.

Policies and Procedures

• Interprets and implements university and college policies and procedures.

• Recommends policies and procedures to improve research administration and helps develop them.

• Maintains confidential information.

Liaison and Interface

• Engages with faculty, staff, students, and research partners to achieved objectives

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a related and/or relevant field.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.