This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12666415 Department
BSD NRB - Administration
About the Department
We study how the nervous system works - how it is built, how it operates
on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is
damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to
make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting
significant research grants from leading government agencies and
charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology
is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest
for discovery to benefit future generations. Our laboratories are
teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at
studying the complexities of the brain.
Job Summary
The job provides professional support for pre-award and/or post-award
activities relating to grant and contract proposals and funding within a
department or unit. Pre-award activities include research, preparing
applications, and editing proposals. Post-award activities include
compliance monitoring, payment processing, and salary allocations.
Performs work with moderate guidance and utilizes knowledge of
University and business drivers.
Responsibilities
Pre-Award
Works directly with the Principal Investigator to develop proposal
budgets, in accordance with the needs of the research plan, Agency
and Institutional Requirements.
Ensures all applications meet timely submission, renewal/continual
amendments, ensuring timely submission of technical reports,
just-in-time submissions, no-cost extensions and Agency required
re-budgeting.
Coordinates with University Research Administration (URA), other
departments/units/divisions regarding multi-investigator grant
submissions.
Responsible for all data entry and preparation of grant reports and
trend analysis.
Develops and maintains electronic databases as they pertain to the
financial and award management of accounts.
Works closely with Post-Award Staff (if separate) to transition
grant administration upon award, including updating proposed budget
to match Notice of Award.
Post-Award Assistance
Provide support for post-award administrator as needed.
Cross-trained in post-award to handle activities including account
creations, regulatory and compliance monitoring, salary allocations,
effort reporting, grant projections, cost allocations, cost center
charges, equipment inventory, invoice preparation, grant closing
process, and account closing.
Assists as needed to approve all transactions charged to restricted
and unrestricted accounts so that expenditures agree with account
budgets and coordinates timely submission of closing memos.
Interacts with University Research Administration, faculty,
postdocs, grad students, department HR and other departments.
Seeks new avenues for funding and grant opportunities and ensures
that notices of relevant opportunities are brought to faculty
attention. Works with sponsors to draft proposal budgets in
accordance with University needs, with a moderate level of guidance
and direction.
Reviews all applications against University guidelines, in addition
to drafting progress reports, non-competing applications,
amendments, and budgeting. Responsible for all data entry and
preparation of grant reports and trend analysis.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
College or University degree.
Experience:
Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience
in a related job discipline.
Preferred Competencies
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Microsoft office Suits.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Financial Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
r
