Contracts and Grants Specialist

Company: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: September 19, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentSCHOOL OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCI (IN-SHHS-IUINA) Department InformationThe School of Health and Human Sciences advances healthcare, kinesiology, sport, and event tourism through education, research, and community engagement. Leveraging its urban location, university reputation, deep community partnerships, and highly regarded faculty, the school prepares students to influence the future of these professions through a variety of degree offerings and scholarly activities.Our school is committed to the development of an inclusive multicultural environment. We seek greater diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden students' academic experience and to enrich our school and the university.Job SummaryDepartment-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary resource and consultant for principal investigators, project managers, administrators, staff, and faculty on pre- award and post-award activities.
• Provides support and consultation for internal awards and projects, including budget writing and monitoring.General Responsibilities
  • Provides financial monitoring and analysis of contracts and grants to ensure expenses are being paid according to contract.
  • Consults on and completes pre-award applications and participates in contract closeouts.
  • Performs post-award accounting of grants.
  • Interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for standard grants and prepares reports for grant agencies.
  • Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations.
  • Prepares bids or proposals; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.
  • Ensures compliance with sponsor terms, university policy/procedures and federal regulations.QualificationsEDUCATIONRequired
    • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or equivalent)SKILLSRequired
      • Proficient communication skills
      • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
      • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
      • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
      • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
      • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
      • Highly thorough and dependable
      • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressurePreferred
        • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
        • Demonstrated knowledge of account management and account projectionsWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Work LocationIndianapolis, IndianaThis position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between 1 day remote and 4 days in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.Advertised Salary$50,000 - $60,000 per year based on experience.Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
          • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
          • Dental insurance
          • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
          • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
          • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
          • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
          • Tuition benefit for IU classes
          • 10 paid holidays per year
          • Generous Paid Time Off
          • Paid Parental Leave
          • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: CoreFLSA: ExemptJob Function: ResearchJob Family: Research Administration Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234

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