Office of Research Grant Analyst

Office of Research Grant Analyst 532217 Anchorage, Alaska, United States Hybrid On Campus Remote Show More Grade 78 UAA Office of Research Add to favorites View favorites The University of Alaska Office of Research is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Grants Analyst to support the financial and administrative management of externally funded projects. This position oversees dozens of active accounts and proposals, ranging from small awards to multi-million dollar grants, ensuringpliance with university, state, and federal regulations. Key responsibilities include budget review, expenditure monitoring, payment tracking, and serving as a liaison between faculty, staff, and sponsoring agencies. As a Grant Analyst, you will play a critical role in managing, analyzing, and reporting on grant-related financial activities. You will interpret budgets and expenditure activity using systems such as Banner, ensuringpliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and institutional guidelines. You willmunicate clearly and professionally—both verbally and in writing—with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service and support. In this role, you will be expected to quickly learn new systems and processes, share knowledge with others, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You should befortable speaking in public, presenting financial information, and working with input from multiple sources. Success in this position requires strong multitasking skills, the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize in a dynamic environment, and a consistentmitment to meeting deadlines. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and other software tools is essential. To thrive in this role, one must possess strong analytical and interpretive skills, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing sponsored programs. Success requires the ability to independently interpret and applyplex policies including Uniform Guidance, OMB Circulars, EDGAR, and UA/State of Alaska procedures. The ideal candidate is an effectivemunicator and collaborative liaison who can guide faculty and staff through proposal development,pliance requirements, and post-award financial management. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and proficiency in systems such as Banner and Q-Menu are essential for managing high volumes of awards and ensuring audit-ready documentation. A proactive mindset, aptitude for training development, and capacity to identify and resolve issues in budget, effort reporting, labor distribution, and spendingpliance are critical for supporting both internal stakeholders and external sponsors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting, statistics, or related field and six months professional fiscal experience, or an equivalentbination of education, training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska, however flexible on-site, hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a term-funded, full-time, non-exempt staff positionplete with both apetitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generouspensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified. The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties. 📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE. ☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kelsie Kingston at kakingston@alaska.edu.

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable amodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance inpleting this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu. The University of Alaska (alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University ismitted to a policy of non-discrimination (alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required toplete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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UAA:

(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER

• Elmendorf Extension, JBER
• Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College
• Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College
• Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College
• Cordova Extension)

Online:

uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF:

(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)

Online:

uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS:

(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)

Online:

uas.alaska.edu/equity-andpliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.