University of Central Florida · 3 hours ago
Post-Award Finance Specialist II
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $69K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Central Florida is a next-generation public research university and a Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida. They are seeking a Post-Award Finance Specialist II responsible for managing sponsored awards from setup through project closeout, ensuring compliance with policies and financial regulations.
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Responsibilities
Review award documents to identify necessary critical information and perform all data entry functions in Research Administration system for new awards, modifications, extensions, budget transfers, no cost extensions etc
Interpretation and implementation of post award policies and financial compliance in regard to sponsored research projects
Ensure appropriate setup and management of sponsored projects and maintain accurate documentation to demonstrate adherence to compliance requirements and any special award terms and conditions
Analyze award terms for allowability and allocability and ensure that costs are consistently handled per UCF policy and sponsor requirements
Review statement of work and other contract and grant requirements for various sponsors including federal, state, municipal, or private organizations depending on the Hub to which they are assigned
Act as a primary point of contact for matters related to executed sponsored projects and act as a liaison between the PI, sponsor and UCF for all executed awards
Work with department administrators, PIs and sponsors to ensure smooth functioning of the award through its life cycle including assisting with pre-expenditure reviews in Workday and performing administrative closeout functions, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)
Preferred
Experience in financial or compliance-related roles involving data entry, reporting, or procedural oversight
Experience in sponsored project support, preferably in an institution of higher education
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving expertise, with hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex issues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with Huron Research Suite and Workday, or similar research administration systems, with demonstrated adaptability to new technologies and platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook for daily administrative and communication tasks
Benefits
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Company
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is an American public research university in Orlando, Forida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.08MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationUS Department of EnergyNational Institutes of Health
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-09-17Grant· $1.4M
2022-03-14Grant· $3.6M
Leadership Team
John Buckwalter
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Issa Batarseh
Director, Florida Power Electronics Center
Recent News
2025-12-11
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