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Department ENGR Business Center - South
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Engineering Business Center-South in the College of Engineering is looking for an Administrator of Research Funding (Grant and Contract Administrator III) to support the Arizona Transportation Institute (AZTI). The position will provide pre-award and post-award services related to grants management, proposal review and preparation, administration and financial activities, including reporting, financial projections, financial reconciliation, procurement, and accounting services. This position collaborates with the principal investigator and other research staff to ensure compliance with regulations, terms and conditions. A high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and initiative is expected. This position will solely support the Arizona Transportation Institute (AZTI) and will require travel to Phoenix for meetings on a monthly basis.
The incumbent will be responsible for sub recipient monitoring of the operational budgets for Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University that will be issued as support for the administrative work of AZTI at each institution. Responsibilities will also include working to establish subcontracts with each institution following competitively selected annual research awards, up to 12-15 new subcontracts each year, and providing oversight, including working with the subcontract team to issue agreements, manage and monitor expenses including receiving invoices, reviewing expenditures, authorizing payments, and managing close out procedures. This position will require business meeting travel to Phoenix on a monthly basis.
Arizona Transportation Institute (AZTI), established by three state universities (U of A, ASU, and NAU) in 2024, is to serve as a collaborative platform to manage and oversee the allocation and utilization of federal research funds provided through ADOT. AZTI, led by U of A, is charged with the responsibility of carrying out transportation research processes that will support transportation research needs for ADOT and for the State of Arizona to produce useful information and recommendations that can address transportation concerns for ADOT, local jurisdictions, other states, and researchers, and to support the development and operations of an integrated, multi modal transportation system that facilitates the efficient, economic movement of people and goods; and supports community development and social goals.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Grant and Contracting Management:
- Act as a fiscal officer on assigned sponsored and non-sponsored accounts.
- Serve as initial contact and manage the process for all research sponsored and non-sponsored projects financial contract needs, to ensure college financial agreements are in compliance and executed in a timely manner.
- Oversee all post-award day-to-day budget, financial, operating and reporting activity.
- Prepare or coordinate preparation of financial and administrative reports, including quarterly and annual reports, and analyze and interpret statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans.
- Track grant revenue and expenses to meet project deadlines and terms.
- Prepare required, operational, and special budgets.
- Review monthly reporting with appropriate personnel to ensure data integrity and shifting priorities are accounted for.
- Ensure compliance of Sponsor terms & conditions and University, Federal, and State regulations, including overseeing subcontracts to outside partners ensuring adherence to scope of work and budgetary restrictions.
- Work closely with Sponsor, University, Primary Investigators (PIs), and/or accountants to ensure relevant and appropriate activities are performed timely and accurately, and answer questions regarding expenses and reporting.
Grant and Contracts Budget Management:
- Review, process, and/or approve day-to-day business transactions with accuracy, completeness, and in compliance with university policies.
- This may include updating distributions, salary transfers, processing external awards, general expense corrections, reviewing transaction detail reports.
- Review AZTI P-Card transactions for charges processed on sponsored and non-sponsored accounts, following U of A Policies and Procedures.
- Develop and establish procedures for the budget process and daily operations according to policies and procedures established by the university, college, and outside governing agencies.
- Provide advanced level of support with the preparation and management of departmental operating budgets for research funding sources (grant, contract, local, etc.) based on trend analysis, forecasting, and guiding principles, including expense forecasting.
- Provide explanations and recommendations for operational budget variances, analysis of posted expenses, and available account balances.
AZTI Center Support:
- Coordinate and perform day-to-day operational and administrative activities in support of research programs.
- Create and oversee complex record-keeping systems and databases. Analyze complex information related to program administration, and provide the information in reports and documents to PIs.
- Work cross-functionally with departments, their leaders, and administrators in the college and in the University to move research related objectives forward.
- Interacts and maintains liaison with PIs, staff, and outside/community agencies in facilitating research program objectives.
- Communicate with multiple stakeholders to train and provide guidance on University and Sponsor policies and procedures.
- Will require travel to Phoenix for meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop comprehensive budgets using Excel and auto-generated financial reports.
- Ability to work in close collaboration and independently.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures to include uniform guidance.
- Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and responsibilities, and responding positively to unanticipated changes and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to have a professional demeanor and regard for confidentiality and handling sensitive information in a discreet manner.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with University financial accounting, budgeting and financial planning for all University fund types to include, but not limited to, sponsored grants and contracts, state, auxiliary, designated, indirect cost, and U of A Foundation.
- Experience with setting and communicating priorities and effectively planning and organizing the work of projects.
- Previous experience with U of A enterprise system such as UAccess Research, Analytics, Financial, Student, and Employee.
- Previous experience working with sponsor budget forms, including the federal R&R budget form.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 9
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level PC3
Job Family Grant & Contract Admin
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 5/11/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Valerie Koellisch
Grant and Contract Manager II
vkoellisch@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/24/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Posting Number req25799
Department ENGR Business Center - South
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Engineering Business Center-South in the College of Engineering is looking for an Administrator of Research Funding (Grant and Contract Administrator III) to support the Arizona Transportation Institute (AZTI). The position will provide pre-award and post-award services related to grants management, proposal review and preparation, administration and financial activities, including reporting, financial projections, financial reconciliation, procurement, and accounting services. This position collaborates with the principal investigator and other research staff to ensure compliance with regulations, terms and conditions. A high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and initiative is expected. This position will solely support the Arizona Transportation Institute (AZTI) and will require travel to Phoenix for meetings on a monthly basis.
The incumbent will be responsible for sub recipient monitoring of the operational budgets for Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University that will be issued as support for the administrative work of AZTI at each institution. Responsibilities will also include working to establish subcontracts with each institution following competitively selected annual research awards, up to 12-15 new subcontracts each year, and providing oversight, including working with the subcontract team to issue agreements, manage and monitor expenses including receiving invoices, reviewing expenditures, authorizing payments, and managing close out procedures. This position will require business meeting travel to Phoenix on a monthly basis.
Arizona Transportation Institute (AZTI), established by three state universities (U of A, ASU, and NAU) in 2024, is to serve as a collaborative platform to manage and oversee the allocation and utilization of federal research funds provided through ADOT. AZTI, led by U of A, is charged with the responsibility of carrying out transportation research processes that will support transportation research needs for ADOT and for the State of Arizona to produce useful information and recommendations that can address transportation concerns for ADOT, local jurisdictions, other states, and researchers, and to support the development and operations of an integrated, multi modal transportation system that facilitates the efficient, economic movement of people and goods; and supports community development and social goals.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Grant and Contracting Management:
- Act as a fiscal officer on assigned sponsored and non-sponsored accounts.
- Serve as initial contact and manage the process for all research sponsored and non-sponsored projects financial contract needs, to ensure college financial agreements are in compliance and executed in a timely manner.
- Oversee all post-award day-to-day budget, financial, operating and reporting activity.
- Prepare or coordinate preparation of financial and administrative reports, including quarterly and annual reports, and analyze and interpret statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans.
- Track grant revenue and expenses to meet project deadlines and terms.
- Prepare required, operational, and special budgets.
- Review monthly reporting with appropriate personnel to ensure data integrity and shifting priorities are accounted for.
- Ensure compliance of Sponsor terms & conditions and University, Federal, and State regulations, including overseeing subcontracts to outside partners ensuring adherence to scope of work and budgetary restrictions.
- Work closely with Sponsor, University, Primary Investigators (PIs), and/or accountants to ensure relevant and appropriate activities are performed timely and accurately, and answer questions regarding expenses and reporting.
Grant and Contracts Budget Management:
- Review, process, and/or approve day-to-day business transactions with accuracy, completeness, and in compliance with university policies.
- This may include updating distributions, salary transfers, processing external awards, general expense corrections, reviewing transaction detail reports.
- Review AZTI P-Card transactions for charges processed on sponsored and non-sponsored accounts, following U of A Policies and Procedures.
- Develop and establish procedures for the budget process and daily operations according to policies and procedures established by the university, college, and outside governing agencies.
- Provide advanced level of support with the preparation and management of departmental operating budgets for research funding sources (grant, contract, local, etc.) based on trend analysis, forecasting, and guiding principles, including expense forecasting.
- Provide explanations and recommendations for operational budget variances, analysis of posted expenses, and available account balances.
AZTI Center Support:
- Coordinate and perform day-to-day operational and administrative activities in support of research programs.
- Create and oversee complex record-keeping systems and databases. Analyze complex information related to program administration, and provide the information in reports and documents to PIs.
- Work cross-functionally with departments, their leaders, and administrators in the college and in the University to move research related objectives forward.
- Interacts and maintains liaison with PIs, staff, and outside/community agencies in facilitating research program objectives.
- Communicate with multiple stakeholders to train and provide guidance on University and Sponsor policies and procedures.
- Will require travel to Phoenix for meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop comprehensive budgets using Excel and auto-generated financial reports.
- Ability to work in close collaboration and independently.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures to include uniform guidance.
- Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and responsibilities, and responding positively to unanticipated changes and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to have a professional demeanor and regard for confidentiality and handling sensitive information in a discreet manner.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with University financial accounting, budgeting and financial planning for all University fund types to include, but not limited to, sponsored grants and contracts, state, auxiliary, designated, indirect cost, and U of A Foundation.
- Experience with setting and communicating priorities and effectively planning and organizing the work of projects.
- Previous experience with U of A enterprise system such as UAccess Research, Analytics, Financial, Student, and Employee.
- Previous experience working with sponsor budget forms, including the federal R&R budget form.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 9
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level PC3
Job Family Grant & Contract Admin
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 5/11/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Valerie Koellisch
Grant and Contract Manager II
vkoellisch@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/24/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Research roles at universities must qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules. Make sure your degree field directly maps to the research area in the job posting. A mismatch between your discipline and the role's requirements is the most common petition obstacle.
Target positions tied to funded grants
Grant-funded research positions at University of Arizona tend to move faster through hiring because funding is already secured. Look for postdoctoral and research scientist postings that cite specific grants or principal investigators, as these roles often have budget allocated for visa filing costs.
Ask about the university's designated international office early
University of Arizona's international services office coordinates all immigration filings for research staff. Confirm during the interview process which office handles your petition and what internal timelines they follow, so USCIS processing windows don't catch you off guard.
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Research positions vary widely in which visa categories the hiring department is prepared to support. Use Migrate Mate to filter University of Arizona Research jobs by the sponsorship types that match your situation, so you're only pursuing roles where your visa pathway is already viable.
Understand J-1 versus H-1B implications before accepting an offer
Universities frequently offer J-1 as a faster alternative to H-1B for research appointments. If you accept a J-1, check whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to your country and research funding source before signing, since it affects your future Green Card timeline.
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Does University of Arizona sponsor H-1B visas for Researchs?
Yes, University of Arizona sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Research positions. The role must meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria, meaning a direct relationship between the required degree field and the research duties. Most postdoctoral and research scientist roles satisfy this standard. The university's international services office manages the filing process internally, so you'll coordinate through them once an offer is extended.
How do I apply for Research jobs at University of Arizona?
Applications go through the University of Arizona's official HR portal, where Research positions are posted by department or principal investigator. Tailor your CV and cover letter to the specific research area and grant context listed in the posting. Once you receive an offer, the international services office will guide you through the visa sponsorship process. You can browse current openings filtered by sponsorship type on Migrate Mate.
Which visa types are commonly used for Research roles at University of Arizona?
University of Arizona supports several visa pathways for Research staff, including H-1B, J-1, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for current students, and employment-based Green Card categories such as EB-2 and EB-3. The visa type offered often depends on the position level, funding source, and your nationality. J-1 is frequently used for postdoctoral roles due to faster processing, while H-1B is more common for longer-term research appointments.
What qualifications are expected for Research positions at University of Arizona?
Most Research roles require at least a master's degree, with postdoctoral and senior research positions requiring a Ph.D. in a field directly relevant to the research program. For H-1B eligibility, USCIS requires that the degree field match the specific duties of the role. Beyond credentials, hiring committees typically look for peer-reviewed publications, prior grant involvement, relevant laboratory or field methods experience, and demonstrated ability to contribute independently to an active research agenda.
How do I understand the timeline for visa sponsorship at University of Arizona?
Timeline depends heavily on which visa category applies. H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, so if you're cap-subject, you may need to bridge with OPT or another status. Cap-exempt H-1B filings for university research roles can be submitted year-round and typically take three to six months for standard processing. J-1 filings are generally faster. Start the conversation with the international services office as soon as you have a verbal offer to avoid delays.
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