Position Summary:

Job Description:

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Post Award Grants Analyst.  The position reports to the Controller, works closely with Budget analyst, various staff on campus, and is responsible for all job duties related to Grants and their administration and accounting.  This position has the potential to work remote or be hybrid.

Responsibilities:  The Post Awards Grants Analyst is responsible for set up of new grants in the accounting system.  Track post-award grant expenditures and ensures these comply with award and grant compliance rules. Provides grant status reports to primary investigators. Prepares grant invoices and reporting. Serves as post award financial grants manager for Western, which includes budget tracking, compiling financial data for interim and annual reporting to agencies and working within agency grant management portals.  Works collaboratively with sponsored program office, academic department administrative assistants, assists with pre-award budget development and manages grant budgets post award, supports effort reporting and assists with financial agency compliance.  Prepares year end accounting entries related to grants.  Researches best practices and regulations and assists with the preparation of grant policies and procedures.  Acts as the accountant responsible for fiscal compliance of sponsored projects. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, 2 years’ experience in an accounting related field/role, post awards grants analyst experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 3 years post award grants analyst experience and knowledge of Workday grants module, bachelor’s degree in administration, accounting or related field.

Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000 annually (FLSA exemption status will be determined by the offered compensation amount). Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

Application Procedure:  Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Controller, resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

Please direct questions to Ian Higgins, Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer, at [email protected] .

Application Deadline: Monday, November 4th (11/4) at 11:59PM (MST).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is hired.

Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community.  With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community.  K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus.

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS