at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Manager of Research Operations
Manager of Research Operations
Hiring Department: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025541
Posting Close Date: 6/12/2024
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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Manager of Research Operations to provide high level business and financial support to the department.
This includes management of all aspects of research administration and operations with the emphasis on Post-Award and departmental financial management. The position serves as the department's primary contact with Grants and Contracts, Office of Research Services, external sponsors and internal/external auditors.
Key Responsibilities:
Post Award
Manage, review, edit, and administer all financial activities of grants, contracts, consulting agreements, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
Set up accounts and prepare budgets; develop progress reports, budget changes, prior approvals, and grant close-outs.
Plan, develop and interpret policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy and proper oversight of the department's research enterprise.
Prepare ad hoc reports for the Department Head, Director of Administrative Operations, and Principal Investigators as requested.
Serve as a subject matter expert on financial grant management for the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics and act as a liaison to Grants and Contracts and external and internal departments.
Inform Principal Investigators and research staff of changes in sponsor policies and regulations; manage, coordinate and ensure compliance with changes.
Manage effort reporting and labor distributions.
Pre-Award
Review grant guidelines, identify and inform faculty of funding opportunities which correspond to their interests and background.
Research and review sponsor requirements at the proposal stage and ensure compliance prior to application submission. Prepare protocol timeline.
Secure applicable sub-award documentation and cost-sharing approval.
Prepare pre-award proposal documentation, including Proposal Approval Form (PAF), budgets, institutional information, budget justifications, sponsor compliance and regulatory information for routing to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), and submission of proposals.
Reporting
Lead the creation of reports for the principal investigator and project team detailing expenditures, balances, sub awards, metrics, milestones etc.
Regularly consult with PIs, Department Head and Director of Administrative Operations to ensure the fiscal health and growth of the department.
Prepare ad hoc reports for the Department Head, Director of Administrative Operations and Principal Investigators as requested. Provide financial projects as requested.
Monitor and reconcile monthly expenditures and encumbrances. Approve purchases, contracts, and POs for the department.
Training
Develop and lead training for project team including community partners regarding project terms, requirements, reporting, compliance, etc.
Plan, develop and interpret... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
