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Contracts & Grants Specialist, Department of Pediatrics

Contracts & Grants Specialist, Department of Pediatrics

Indiana University BloomingtonIndianapolis, Indiana
10 days ago
Salary
$50,000.00–$55,000.00 yearly
Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Contracts and Grants Specialist to join their team. This position will serve as the grant specialist for the division including the creation of project budgets and coordinating the submission of grants, progress reports and other sponsored research activity with a particular emphasis on clinical research trial study accounts for pre and post-award account management.

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or equivalent)

    • WORK EXPERIENCE

    Preferred

  • Some relevant experience

    • SKILLS

    Required

  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates 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 pressure

    • Working Conditions / Demands

    This 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.

    Additional Information

    This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

    Work Location

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

    Advertised Salary

    50,000 - $55,000 per year based on a combination of experience, skill level, education, and training

    Benefits Overview

    For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

    • Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

    Job Classification

    Career Level : Core

    FLSA : Exempt

    Job Function : Research

    Job Family : Research Administration

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    Posting Disclaimer

    This 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.

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.