Grants And Contracts Associate - College Of Medicine

Grants and Contracts Associate - College of Medicine

Hiring Department: General Admin

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024719

Posting Close Date: June 20, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available.

UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

Under administrative direction, employees allocated to this classification perform activities related to the complete lifecycle of sponsored program administration. Typical activities include the identification of funding sources, proposal drafting and submission, contract negotiation, sub-award issuance, pre-award and post-award administration (both financial and non-financial) of grants, awards and contracts that provide support for research, curriculum development, outreach, and/or service work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing a Group of faculty, being responsible for ensuring that they remain within the budget allowed by the Funding Source to assure compliance with funding and the future success of programs. Manage Grant and Contract proposals and renewals for agency programs.

This includes collecting current research on each grant proposal's subject; coordinating programmatic, administrative and budget preparation for appropriate staff members and faculty paid from specific grants; completing necessary forms and attachments; preparing the budget and providing information necessary for grant submissions. Reviews requests for new hires and budget changes in approved grants and contracts. Determines whether such changes are permissible under the terms of the grant or contract, and recommends approval or disapproval.

Responsible for all aspects of management of funding for all grants, contracts, and subcontracts funded by designated sponsoring agencies. Maintaining computerized and paper files of all funding, and communicating grant awards to the appropriate faculty/managers. Grant Compliance including communication of funding requirements to appropriate staff/faculty; ensuring the timely submission of required statistical and narrative reports; assisting with program reporting when necessary and outcome tracking for compliance with funding requirements during the life of the grant.

Serves as fiscal officers in the administration of grants and contracts awarded by designated sponsoring agencies, provide knowledge of sponsor and university regulations, and serve as liaison between the sponsoring agency and award recipients. Conduct quarterly and impromptu meetings with Faculty required for the successful management of Grants and Contracts. Problem solving and providing explanations and interpretation of granting agency/ university procedures, regulations, and policies.

Liaison with sponsoring agency and the Department of Psychiatry/ University of Illinois at Chicago Participates with internal, federal, or state audits when required. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.

Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply.

You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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