Post Award Manager

Job Summary:

The Post Award Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for post-award grant administration and financial management, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies. This role directs the development, review, and delivery of accurate grant financial reporting, leads the resolution of complex financial discrepancies, and implements process improvements that strengthen internal controls and financial stewardship. The Senior Manager oversees the validation of General Ledger (GL) activity, grant-funded payroll allocations and transfers, budget modifications, and financial analyses to support informed decision-making and effective resource management. The Post Award Manager also serves as the supervisor to post award staff members, providing support and guidance.

Partners with executive leadership, principal investigators, program leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize grant operations, maximize funding utilization, and mitigate financial and compliance risks. Leads operational planning and prioritization across a diverse portfolio of grants, balancing competing demands while ensuring timely execution of post-award activities. Serves as a trusted advisor on complex financial and operational matters, translating technical information into actionable insights and recommendations for audiences across all organizational levels. Fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence while driving operational effectiveness and long-term organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational and Administrative Management 50%:

• Provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of Emergency Medicine research policies and procedures and ensures these are in place and are reviewed on an annual basis and updated as needed.

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations and resource allocation.

• Serve as a communication conduit across all levels of post award activities.

• Provide high-level administrative support to PIs, project leads, and co-investigators.

• Assist in strategic planning, communication and execution of major project functions.

• Act as a liaison between Emergency Medicine leadership, as well as all project stakeholders and project managers.

• Maintain documentation and reporting systems to support transparency and accountability.

• Partner with Human Resources to recruit, hire, onboard, and train new team members, ensuring a seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals

• Actively direct workload across all supervised positions.

• Meet regularly with PIs and post award staff to ensure objective attainment and correct process and procedure and being followed.

Fiscal and Post Award Management (50%):

• Administer the awards and oversight of all post-award operations.

• Track program milestones, deliverables, and financial performance.

• Align financial resources with goals and programmatic priorities.

• Oversee the submissions of the annual Research Performance Progress Reports.

• Collaborate with PIs to develop and manage annual budgets.

• Work closely with the post award team on funding projections and spending.

• Monitor and review monthly expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.

• Approve purchases and expenditures when required, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.

• Manage invoicing processes and ensure timely payments and reimbursements.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of progress reports and financial summaries.

• Conduct regular financial forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario planning to support executive decision-making and long-term sustainability.

• Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled accurately and on time.

• Oversee all subcontract administration, including drafting, reviewing, and managing agreements and communicating with the subcontracted entities.

• Lead audit preparation and ensure adherence to internal controls, grant requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Review and monitor all research related procurement activities to ensure compliance with internal and external policies.

• Approve research purchase requests and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

• Monitor and approve high-value expenditures, maintain cost controls, and implement financial safeguards to ensure optimal use of funds.

• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment across all financial activities.

• Serve as a liaison between finance, program staff, and leadership to support strategic goals.

Work Location:

Hybrid/Remote -

In-State Candidates: this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus in Aurora, CO and as needed for in-person meetings.

We will also consider fully remote applicants located within the United States.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 4-6 years of professional experience related to grants administration, fiscal oversight and administrative management.

A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.

• 6+ of years of high level experience in academic and research grants management administration.

• This position requires progressively responsible, diverse and extensive experience in contract management, grants management and financial management.

• Experience with complex federally-funded research projects.

• Experience with financial and research leadership.

• Experience supervising multiple FTEs.

• Experience with CU financial platforms (e.g. Concur, Marketplace, etc.).

• Experience with project and program management software (including Excel and Smartsheet).

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Association of Clinical Research Professional (ACRP) certification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• Travel may be required.

• Maintain pre- and post-award university training requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate strong understanding of academic grant management, financial acumen and research administration.

• Strong knowledge of federally-funded research regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to manage complex federal grants that have multiple subcontracts.

• Familiarity with academic research environments and collaborative science initiatives.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to evolving priorities.

• Strong knowledge of research regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: EMED Human Resources at emed.humanresources@cudenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 30, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $73,765 - $98,845.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.