Department: Knight Library
Classification: Grants/Contracts Technician
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $18.12 – $27.31 per hour
FTE: .50
Review of Applications Begins (revised)
Position closes October 18, 2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration for the position, please include with your online application:
1. A cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the position.
2. A current resume, which includes dates of employment.
Department Summary
About the University
The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The University of Oregon is guided by a diversity framework that involves a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body, as well as campus-wide efforts to build a welcoming, inclusive community. The UO’s 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant year-round climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.
About the UO Libraries:
The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus, and branches at UO Portland and at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the Libraries offers many flexible, service- and technology-rich environments for our users’ research and learning needs. The UO Libraries is committed to supporting and enhancing the diversity of the university community, providing a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought and expression is valued and respected, and disrupting systemic inequalities. With a focus on equity in service, we strive to create a powerful learning community, a welcoming space where faculty, students, and patrons of all ages and cultural and ethnic backgrounds can access the information necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our mission is to actively support the student learning experience, enable the creation and stewardship of knowledge, and contribute to advancements in teaching, research, scholarship, and public service. We value intellectual freedom, user-centered service, evidence-based approaches, transparency, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and integrity.
The University of Oregon Libraries is the only Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member in Oregon. The library is a member of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Council on Library and Information Resources, Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.
About the Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC):
The Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC), which is based at the University of Oregon, was established in 1992 to provide technical assistance to organizations setting up computer networks in new areas to connect scientists engaged in collaborative research and education. For the past 30+ years, the NSRC has helped develop Internet infrastructure and network operations communities in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Latin America/Caribbean, and the Middle East. The NSRC is partially funded by the International Research Network Connections (IRNC) program of the U.S. National Science Foundation and Google, with additional contributions from dozens of public and private organizations.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a Grants and Administrative Coordinator with a strong accounting background to manage key operations of the Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC). This multifaceted role requires overseeing federal and private foundation grant management, managing contracts with international contractors, and coordinating philanthropic contributions to the NSRC. In addition, you will collaborate with various university departments to assist NSRC personnel in business, HR, travel, and other administrative activities. This role requires excellent communication skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently and handle non-routine situations. A critical aspect of the role is the ability to make timely decisions regarding international travel arrangements and expenditures for UO personnel and NSRC contractors, often under tight and unpredictable deadlines. This role is essential in providing administrative support to the NSRC Director and staff, assisting with budget planning, financial reporting, and funding proposals.
This role requires a collaborative team player with robust administrative skills, excellent financial acumen, and a commitment to promoting the successful execution of the NSRC’s activities.
The position is hybrid-eligible but requires some on-site work in Eugene. UO is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including part-time employees at .50 FTE or more. It includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
Minimum Requirements
• 12 quarter hours (8 semester hours) of accounting courses AND two years of experience which included preparing financial reports; making annual or biennial closing entries; interpreting financial data and advising administrators; OR
• an Associates Degree in Accounting, OR
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Competencies
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service.
• Exercises independent judgment and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Works effectively in a diverse team environment and creates effective relationships for problem-solving and positive interactions.
Preferred Qualifications
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in grant administration.
• Experience with Banner, enterprise resource planning system and/or Cognos or similar integrated data reporting system.
• Experience with UO or OUS policies and processes.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination .
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Advertised: September 22, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: October 18, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time