Contracts Specialist

Administrative Support For Cancer Research

Ideal candidate will work under minimal supervision to provide administrative support to researchers by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with preparation and processing of grant proposals, negotiating grant contracts, receiving awards, and assisting in administration. This individual will join a senior administrative team in the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas. This position supports leading scientific investigators and Center leaders with national profiles in cancer research. This position requires prior grant administration and submission experience of at least 4 years.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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Security and EEO Statement :

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.