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University of Illinois at Chicago

Grants and Contracts Associate (Post Award) - College of Medicine

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Grants and Contracts Associate (Post Award) - College of Medicine

Hiring Department : AdministrationLocation : Chicago, IL USARequisition ID : 1027030Posting Close Date : September 19, 2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC 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.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 includes 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.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:Supports or oversees the administration of grants, contracts, and subcontracts; interprets and provides guidance regarding sponsor policies and regulations; contributes to the development, implementation, and analysis of policies, procedures, programs, objectives, and long-range planning related to research and sponsored programs; performs high-level research and provides reports and detailed analyses for administrative use.Researches and identifies potential funding sources through various means and guides faculty and staff toward funding opportunities that match their needs.Prepares and negotiates grant awards, contracts, and subcontracts in conjunction with faculty and/or researchers; collaborates with staff and key stakeholders to resolve issues related to sponsored grants and contracts.Participates in the prioritization of internal grants based on merit, grant application planning processes, reviewing funding opportunity announcements, application instructions, grants submission documents, grant funding availabilities, budgets and allowable costs and/or other criteria.Serves as primary liaison between external agencies and responsible units to ensure all information is correct and in compliance with university/agency, federal, state, and sponsor regulations governing grants and contracts; responds to audit requests that pertain to the grant.Monitors, maintains and/or approves the financial status and program performance of the grant project; forecasts cash requirements, cash flow, and spending rates; monitors, prepares and/or directs the preparation of the fiscal reports.Ensures all contractual requirements have been met; reviews, edits, and approves fiscal portions for the awards; completes the closeout requirements including a review of the final financial and technical reports.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Required:Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position.To Apply:

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