Title: Grants and Contracts Coordinator (Grants & Contracts Professional 2) Location: Minneapolis United States Job Description: This hybrid remote/in-person position provides grant and research support to faculty in the Department of Surgery and reports to the Surgery Grants & Contracts Manager. The Grants/Contracts Professional 2 will be part of the Surgery Grants & Contracts (SGC) team to manage research grants and contracts following award. This individual will work closely with the other members of SGC, our finance team, and faculty and their teams manage and facilitate grant activities throughout the award lifecycle. See details about grant activities below under Responsibilities. They will offer guidance and expertise on budgeting, compliance, electronic data and file management, and reporting. They will also have an active role in coordinating funded projects by drafting sponsor prior approval letters, preparing subaward documents for SPA, helping to track budgets, and assisting with vendor agreements and other research-related contracts. The frequency of these activities vary across a diverse grant portfolio and across the lifecycle of the award. Many of the awards are multi-year and require organized, detailed tracking to ensure deadlines are met. Responsibilities Award Management, 80% effort ● Manage multiple multi-year awards from process notification to closeout. Responsibilities include: responding to sponsor requests, understanding budget limitations, identifying solutions to sponsors restrictions, preparing budget and administrative portions of the proposal/progress reports, obtaining subaward documentation, liaising with departmental and collegiate administration and SPA throughout life of the award, preparing other support documents for Department of Surgery faculty, working with the department finance team to manage prime and subaward budgets, and following up with stakeholders, as necessary. ● Understand and communicate sponsor and University policies regarding PI/staff eligibility, cost sharing, F&A sharing, sponsor restrictions, and award terms, and monitor research compliance requirements. ● Track status of submitted applications. ● Work with Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) office on setting up outgoing and incoming subawards and research agreements. ● Manage the completion and submission of progress reports, carry forward, no cost extension, and other prior approval requests. ● Develop budgets for annual grant renewals and requests to carry-forward unobligated balances. ● Work with other departments and institutions on collaborative awards. ● Maintain NIH Other Support documents. ● Assist with new departmental research initiatives as they are developed. ● Manage UFRA submissions, including the processing of Material Transfer Agreements, and with the Privacy Office on Confidentiality and Data-Use Agreements, and other unfunded collaborative research agreements. ● Monitor and review subaward invoicing. ● Liaise and communicate effectively with stakeholders in the grant process, including faculty, researchers, SPA, sponsors, finance teams, internal and external collaborators, and team members. Development and Planning, 10% effort ● Participate in weekly SGC team planning meetings regarding current issues, policy updates, workload, processes, future tool development, etc. ● Work with SGC team to develop and maintain a library of standard application, award, or management components. ● Provide feedback on templates/job aids and additional guidance for new and experienced PIs thereby making processes more efficient and documents more thorough and accurate ● Continue professional development by attending relevant courses, workshops, seminars, professional society meetings and other training opportunities. Compliance and Research Project Management, 10% effort ● Ensure that research personnel are compliant with all UMN, state and federal regulations. Continually update records and assist with identifying needed trainings of supported faculty. ● Ensure compliance with University research policies and procedures in all tasks. Qualifications Required Qualifications: ● BA/BS plus at least two years of professional experience performing scientific, administrative, budgetary or grant duties or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years (4 years for the bachelor's degree plus 2 years of work or education). ● Demonstrated ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects with regularly occurring, fixed deadlines and ability to re-prioritize tasks as needed to meet all deadlines ● Effective team member skills and the ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization (students, staff, faculty, stakeholders and central administration). ● Demonstrated effective problem identification and problem solving skills. ● Capable of accepting responsibility with a high level of independent initiative, proactivity, and creativity. ● Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of accountability, follow-through, and internal drive. ● Effective organizational skills are required to juggle multiple multi-year awards that may have periods of increased activity. ● Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and similar Google tools Preferred Qualifications: ● Experience working in higher education institution ● Experience working with post-award management, budget, and contract preparation as well as experience with NIH award management, business and industry award management or clinical trial management. ● Experience with electronic systems such as eRA commons, other grant management systems (e.g. MN-GEMS), sponsor grant databases (e.g. NIH RePORTER), or University of Minnesota financial systems ● Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow professionally ● Project management experience Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $29.93-$34.94; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 100% Appointment Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off - Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program - Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans - Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts - University HSA contributions - Disability and employer-paid life insurance - Employee wellbeing program - Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity - Financial counseling services - Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost - Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Title: Benefits Administration Services Associate Location: Remote - United States Full time Job Description: Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day. Benefits Administration Services Associate Pay Rate: $18.44/hr plus 5% or 10% shift differential depending on days worked, which may be below your state''s minimum wage. Please take this into consideration when applying. Remote Role - Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday 4:30 am - 8:00 pm EST (8-hour shift between those hours; we are open Monday - Sunday, can work any day of the week) Do you love helping people solve complex problems and delivering solutions? Enjoy Excellent Training, Career Opportunities, a Great Culture, and Great Benefits! Join our team as a Benefits Administration Services Associate. As a Benefits Administration Services Associate at Conduent, you'll have an opportunity to work in customer service. You will be surrounded by a culture that recognizes each person's contributions. Each day, you'll feel challenged and know you are making a difference in the lives of millions. About the Role: - Answering calls - Review emails - Follow supervisor/manager instructions throughout the day Requirements: - Have a High School Diploma, or equivalent - Be able to successfully pass a criminal background check - Must be able to use multiple systems (12) and dual screens - Must be computer savvy and able to upload documents - Must have prior call center experience - Must be reliable and on time - Must be a fast learner - Must have strong customer service mindset with clear, professional communication and the ability to follow instructions accurately - Must pass an internet speed test (download equal to or greater than 25, upload equal to or greater than 5, Ping ms equal to or less than 175) - Must have the ability to connect with an ethernet cable to a modem/router - Live in one of the following states AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MS, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY Working with us: Join a rapidly growing organization that can support your career goals. What you get: - Paid Training - Career Growth Opportunities - Full Benefit Options - Great Work Environment - The chance to make a real impact on the travel experience Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $33,600 - $42,000. Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

Role Description The AVD & Data Center Engineer is responsible for managing and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments along with on-premises or cloud-based data center infrastructure. Qualifications - Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) - Knowledge of data center infrastructure - Strong problem-solving skills - Ability to work in a team-oriented environment Requirements - Experience in managing AVD environments - Familiarity with cloud-based solutions - Strong communication skills - Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects Benefits - Inclusive workplace culture - Opportunities for growth and development - Support for well-being and work-life balance

Title: Grants And Contracts Administrator (Homebased) Location: Durham United States Job Description: Job Title: Grants and Contracts Administrator Job Description The Grants and Contracts Administrator supports complex, large-scale scientific research by coordinating the full lifecycle of sponsored projects, from proposal development through post-award financial management and closeout. This role partners closely with principal investigators and scientific teams to ensure that grant proposals are accurate, compliant, and competitive, and that awarded funds are managed responsibly across multi-million-dollar, multi-site portfolios. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact research in areas such as HIV and oncology within a sophisticated, mission-driven research environment. Responsibilities - Prepare and assemble complete proposal packages for complex, multi-million-dollar NIH and other federal grant submissions, ensuring accuracy across budgets, salary data, biosketches, facilities statements, and all required administrative components. - Construct detailed proposal budgets and budget justifications, validating salary calculations, fringe benefit rates, escalation assumptions, and indirect cost applications across numerous fund codes when applicable. - Coordinate with principal investigators and scientific teams to gather scientific aims, resource needs, and personnel effort commitments, ensuring alignment with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies. - Manage 5-7 concurrent proposal submissions in a high-volume environment, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining data integrity and attention to detail. - Route proposals through institutional systems (such as SPS/ORA/ORS), ensuring compliance with internal review processes, sponsor requirements, and federal regulations. - Interpret and apply sponsor-specific requirements for agencies such as NIH, the Department of Defense, foundations, and subcontracting institutions to ensure compliant and competitive submissions. - Monitor proposal progress and deadlines, advising principal investigators on required approvals, protocol submissions, and administrative dependencies. - Oversee the full financial lifecycle of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, including large, multi-project NIH awards and complex subrecipient arrangements. - Reconcile monthly financial statements across multiple fund codes, identifying variances, resolving discrepancies, and preparing cost adjustments or transfers as needed. - Monitor spending patterns for personnel, equipment, travel, supplies, and service contracts to ensure expenditures align with sponsor-approved budgets and project timelines. - Approve and track procurement activity, ensuring correct allocation of expenses and timely clearing of obligations and encumbrances. - Prepare and submit rebudgeting requests, carryforward justifications, and other sponsor-required financial actions in accordance with institutional and sponsor policies. - Manage subrecipient agreements by establishing reporting requirements, monitoring invoice accuracy, and ensuring compliance with institutional and federal standards. - Advise principal investigators on fiscal performance by providing projections, burn rate analyses, and recommendations to maintain compliance and avoid overdrafts. - Coordinate project closeout activities, ensuring that all expenditures, subrecipient invoices, reports, and financial reconciliations meet sponsor and institutional deadlines. - Manage a dynamic portfolio that may range from approximately 10 smaller studies to 1-3 larger, highly complex studies at any given time. - Consistently meet pre-award deadlines without sacrificing data integrity and ensure efficient, accurate closeout of grant financials in the post-award phase. Essential Skills - At least 2 years of experience in research administration at an academic research institution, with exposure to pre-award and/or post-award responsibilities. - Strong knowledge of federal regulations and sponsor stipulations related to research grants, particularly for agencies such as NIH and the Department of Defense. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for document preparation, data analysis, and communication. - Experience using SAP or similar budgeting and financial management systems. - Familiarity with SPS or comparable sponsored projects systems for pre-award data tracking and proposal routing. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical skills for budget development, financial reconciliation, and variance analysis. - Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity across complex funding portfolios. - Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with faculty, scientists, and administrative stakeholders. - Ability to interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and federal regulations to proposals and award management. - Proven ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented culture. - A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for supporting scientific research. - Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) required. Additional Skills & Qualifications - Prior experience working within a large, research-intensive academic or research institute environment. - Experience with high-complexity funding portfolios involving multi-million-dollar awards, multiple fund codes, and subcontracts with other institutions. - Background or interest in research areas such as HIV or oncology is a plus. - Interest in developing expertise in federal compliance, sponsored project management, and advanced research administration systems. - Motivation to pursue ongoing professional development, training, and certifications in research administration. Work Environment This position operates in a 100% remote work environment, with a preference for candidates located in North Carolina to enable in-person team meetings approximately twice per year. The organization is licensed to employ staff in multiple states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin. The role involves extensive use of digital tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, SAP, and SPS for proposal development, financial management, and compliance tracking. Team members collaborate virtually with faculty, scientists, and administrative colleagues in a fast-paced, high-performing, and mission-driven research environment. The culture emphasizes partnership, clear communication, and shared problem-solving, with strong institutional support for training, learning, and professional growth. The work centers on large-scale, federally funded research programs and offers exposure to complex, multi-institutional collaborations and evolving scientific initiatives, including next-generation vaccine research. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $29.34 - $47.52/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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