Sponsored Research Business Analyst - School of Chemical Sciences - 1030053-6689

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL • 7h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12728014 **Sponsored Research Business Analyst - School of Chemical Sciences

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Job Summary**

This Sponsored Research Business Analyst (SRBA) will provide management of all of the private grants and manage financial and regulatory aspects of sponsored research grants, contracts and subcontracts for faculty investigators in a nationally recognized top-volume research environment for the Departments of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, exercising discretion, authority, and independent decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-Award:

Work directly with faculty in Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering on proposal submissions, focusing on the interpretation of guidelines, assisting with complex budget and budget justification preparation, and serving as a liaison between the faculty and SPA Pre-Award.

Work closely with campus units, inter-disciplinary researchers, and business offices at UIUC and other collaborating institutions during both the application and award execution process.

Work with faculty and staff to facilitate and monitor the processing of anticipated awards and the establishment of sponsored project accounts.

Work collaboratively with incoming faculty to facilitate sponsored project transfers from other institutions and/or agencies.

Post-Award:

Manage a post-award portfolio with an average of 60 active grants. This includes reconciling monthly balances with BANNER; corresponding with and advocating for faculty throughout the life of the grant on items such as allowable expenses, personnel needs, managing deficits and assisting with close-out; and serving as a liaison between the faculty and SPA Post-Award.

Assist the Assistant Director of Research Administration with fund management of all research grants.

Review equipment purchases and travel reimbursements for allowability on grant funds.

Provide expenditure projections and forecast financial trends for faculty funding portfolios.

Maintain required documents per University requirements.

Assist with the preparation of materials for audit purposes and responses to audit findings.

Review and assist with progress reporting, while monitoring faculty efforts to ensure compliance with policies.

General:

Research and analyze information and data. Take independent action to solve problems and exercise individual authority based upon the level of knowledge and professional experience.

Participate in continuing education opportunities or relevant professional certifications, including attending meetings and training to continue seeking best practices and policy information as it pertains to University, state, and federal regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field. Two years of professional experience in a business, university, research, or government environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of professional research administration experience.

Successful candidates will have:

Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize.

Proven effective organizational, analytical, and problem-solving

skills, including great attention to detail.

Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated exceptional professional service skills, including

discretion in professional judgment.

Ability to take independent action and exercise individual authority

based upon the level of knowledge and professional experience.

Ability to anticipate needs and establish priorities.

Self-motivated with a high degree of personal initiative.

Highly developed ability to communicate effectively with others.

Proven ability to work in an integrated team.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and to represent the School and

University in a professional manner.

Commitment to creating an inclusive environment.

Experience in accounting and auditing (including budget building).

Knowledge of sponsored program activity within a complex research

environment and knowledge of University business procedures.

Proficient use of the University of Illinois accounting and

reporting systems, including BANNER, Priority Software Business Accounting application, EDDIE, my Research Portal, and various agency proposal submission systems.

Willingness to recommend or develop and implement other related

systems for sponsored research management as needed.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5040 - Grants and Contracts Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected

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