Post-Award Admin Professional (Part-Time, Non-Benefits Eligible)

Overview

This part-time, non-benefits eligible position supports post-award research administration, sponsored projects, procurement, and administrative operations for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

You will coordinate complex operational and sponsored-project activities while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance. Work includes day-to-day departmental support as well as post-award research administration, procurement, and travel support.

Position #: 00853808
Requisition #: 41341
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2026
Unposting Date: Oct 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Process grant-related invoices through CU Marketplace and coordinate payment of expenditures funded by Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO).
• Support sponsored project administration by tracking expenditures, maintaining documentation, and assisting faculty and research staff with financial and operational processes.
• Reconcile purchases against financial detail reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Provide travel coordination and reimbursement support for faculty and research personnel in compliance with University and sponsor requirements.
• Procure research equipment, supplies, and services, ensuring costs are allowable and compliant with grant and institutional guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison for research groups within the Department and Procurement Service Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, business administration, public administration, healthcare administration, research administration, finance, accounting, communications, education, or a directly related field.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of professional experience with sponsored research, pre-/post-award, financial management, or other related research experience.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with post-award research administration and sponsored-project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, invoicing, or financial reporting.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization, higher education, academic medicine, healthcare, or a health sciences environment.
• Experience providing administrative support to senior or executive-level leaders.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including maintaining spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, and tracking tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and technology.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and confidentiality across a complex environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, sponsor requirements, and established business practices.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, financial reconciliation, sponsored-project administration, and compliance principles.
• Independent judgment, analytical problem-solving, accuracy, and accountability.
• Strong organization, prioritization, project coordination, and time-management skills.
• Clear and professional oral and written communication.

Condition of Employment

• Must be willing and able to work part-time with sporadic, non-guaranteed work hours.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. The employer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $26.24 – $35.16/hour
• Overtime eligibility will be determined based on the approved classification.
• This role is non-benefits eligible.

Work Location

• Remote work is expected given small FTE. If the FTE increases at any point, the department will reassess the hybrid workspace.

Application Materials

For full consideration, submit:

• A letter of interest describing relevant experience as it relates to the qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references, if required by the hiring unit

Screening Timeline

• Screening begins immediately and continues until 5 days after posting.