Grants and Contracts Associate - Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Hiring Department: Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018919

Posting Close Date: 05/30/2023

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. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. 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. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Position Summary:

Under minimal administrative direction, the Grants and Contracts Associate will manage the financial activities for sponsored projects (including large NIH and HRSA grants) for the Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine. Duties may include, but are not limited to, administration of research budgets and related fiscal planning; contract processing; pre and post award management for sponsored projects; data planning; maintenance and analysis; providing reports of sponsored project expenditure and funding activities; grant application assistance; and ensuring sponsored projects are managed in compliance with University/departmental and sponsor policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Initiates, develops, and executes pre-award documentation for submission; Reviews documentation for critical errors and corrects according to internal and external submission guidelines. Assist in the development of budgets and budget justifications for grant proposals by forecasting funds to support research expenditures.

• Reviews, interprets, and counsels, principal investigators and departmental administrators on regulatory policies and procedures; communicates and ensures compliance with internal, federal, and sponsoring organizations’ rules and regulations.

• Operates as a liaison to internal (OSP) units and external (VA, grant sponsoring agencies) agencies; cultivating collaborative relationships and serving as a representative of the assigned divisions.

• Manages all post award operational finances for sponsored projects, negotiates sponsor payments for clinical trials and subcontractors. Creates, revises, and manages customized and special reports for the assigned divisions and sponsoring grant agencies. Analyzes and disseminates reports; interpreting results to departmental administrators and sponsoring agencies.

• Attends regular meetings with project PIs and staff; perform other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• CRA (Certified Research Administrator)

To Apply: For 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. 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 completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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