at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Grants and Contracts Associate - DOM Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy
Grants and Contracts Associate - DOM Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy
Hiring Department: DOM Pulmonary, Crl Care, Slp, Allgy
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025886
Posting Close Date: 7/16/2024
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.
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 include; 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.
UIC is seeking a Grants & Contracts Associate to join our College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy team. This role will work under minimal administrative direction, the Grants and Research Coordinator will manage the financial activities for funded research in the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy within the Department of Medicine. Will assist in financial management principles, budget and accounting theory and computer application for the Division. Duties may include, but are not limited to, lab/office purchases as needed, administration of research budgets and related fiscal planning; data planning; maintenance and analysis; providing assistance in grants and divisional report analysis
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manages the entire Grant portfolio for the Division. Initiates, develops, and executes pre-award documentation for submission; reviews documentation for critical errors and corrects according to internal and external submission guidelines. Completes Pre and post award review of budgets. Creates and reviews budgets for principal investigators and department administrators on regulatory policies and procedure. Completes all application guidelines. Is the liaison between PI and the sponsoring agency
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.
Formulates budgets for grant proposals; forecasts and appropriates funds to support research expenditures; and maintains budgets and budget justifications for sponsored programs. Provides Faculty with updates on annual reports that are due to sponsoring agency as well as internally. Establishes necessary changes to adjust and adhere to approved budgets.
Manages all post-award operational finances for sponsored projects, and negotiates sponsor payments for clinical trials and subcontractors. Provides monthly salary reports to PI's for both grant and institutional internal funds. As well as manages all invoicing that is submitted to sponsors for grants. Reviews invoices for subcontracts for accuracy and submits for payment as needed.
Works as the liaison to internal OSP units and... For full info follow application link.
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