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UMass Med School

Financial Coordinator - Grants

UMass Med School, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609


Financial Coordinator - Grants

Minimum Salary

US-MA-Worcester

Job Location

2 months ago(9/11/2024 1:07 PM)

Requisition Number

2024-46979

# of Openings

1

Posted Date

Day

Shift

Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status

Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general direction of the Asst Vice Chancellor for Grants & Contracts Administration or designee, the Financial Coordinator is responsible for performing diversified and complex financial and administrative functions to support grants received by the Medical School.Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Administration of departmental mailbox(s) intake and distribution for appropriate and timely resolution

Oversight and analysis of departmental budget, ordering and spending including travel and credit card managementProgram support for limited grant submissions for the University in coordination with the Clinical Research OfficeAnalyze, process and communicate grant proposal and award amendments and modifications within system to correlate to grant award terms and conditionsCompile new award set up and modification data for use in analysis, reporting, forecasting and graphical displayUpdate tracking system for sub award invoice to monitor status of invoice receipt/payment dates including creating and maintaining procedure documentation and process invoices in accordance with processes. Working collaboratively with external offices to evaluate and recommend process and policy improvementsGenerate pertinent monthly communications to departments for training requirements, expiring grants including running reports from external systems to extract data and provide as supportProvide research and administrative support for projects; compiling data, drafting reports, assisting with special projects and studies such as updating procedure manuals or compiling statisticsCompile, gather and prepare inactivation packages for expired grants needed to ensure accurate and compliant closeout in the official grants management systemsEvaluate and recommend improvements to current operating procedures and policiesPerform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience0-1 years related business experienceProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills needed to present and communicate effectively with a diverse population of stakeholders.Demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills with ability to organize and prioritize workload, identify problem areas and take action to meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial documents such as system reports at account and summary levels