Visiting Research Information Coordinator, Office of Research Services: University of Illinois at Chicago - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Primary Function: To review incoming proposals for sponsored projects in
both electronic and hard copy form for the review and approval of proposals
for funded research. The incumbent responds to the request for information
related to the policies, procedures and regulations of proposals, grants and
contracts from faculty and staff at UIC and representatives and officers of
external entities. Salary ($40,000 - 50,000) commensurate with experience
Organizational Relationship: The Research Information Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director, ORS, who in turn reports to the Associate and Executive Director, ORS.
Description: A description of the position, which fully illustrates and describes how the duties and responsibilities assigned are as follows:
- Review sponsored project proposals to ensure University and agency compliance.
- Review and approve accurate budget calculations per University and agency guidelines.
- Provide investigators with information and materials required to complete grant and contract applications assist in generating or directing investigators to materials and resources.
- Responsible for ensuring proposals are transmitted to the sponsoring agencies in a timely fashion.
- Makes consistent and independent judgments and decisions regarding compliance with UI policy, federal and state regulations governing grants and contracts.
- Assists in the development and implementation of policies relating to Electronic Research Administration (eRA).
- Reviews grant and contract proposal budgets prior to final signature and submission to the external funding agency.
- Provides advice, information and materials and communications related to research administration and sponsored project activity.
- Works with Assistant Director to proactively provide updated information on the OVCR website related to sponsored program and electronic research administration policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive, Associate or Assistant Directors of ORS.
A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in sponsored program administration is required. The preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills; the ability to interact effectively with faculty and staff; and proficient computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, web and word processing applications).
For fullest consideration, please send a
(1) cover letter
(2) complete resume
(3) the names and addresses of three references (electronic applications preferred) by October 26, 2009 to:
Nora Cortes, Search Coordinator
UIC - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
1737 W. Polk St., 310 AOB (MC 672)
Chicago, IL 60612
E-mail: nreyes@uic.edu
UIC is an AA/EOE.
Primary Function: To review incoming proposals for sponsored projects in
both electronic and hard copy form for the review and approval of proposals
for funded research. The incumbent responds to the request for information
related to the policies, procedures and regulations of proposals, grants and
contracts from faculty and staff at UIC and representatives and officers of
external entities. Salary ($40,000 - 50,000) commensurate with experience
Organizational Relationship: The Research Information Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director, ORS, who in turn reports to the Associate and Executive Director, ORS.
Description: A description of the position, which fully illustrates and describes how the duties and responsibilities assigned are as follows:
- Review sponsored project proposals to ensure University and agency compliance.
- Review and approve accurate budget calculations per University and agency guidelines.
- Provide investigators with information and materials required to complete grant and contract applications assist in generating or directing investigators to materials and resources.
- Responsible for ensuring proposals are transmitted to the sponsoring agencies in a timely fashion.
- Makes consistent and independent judgments and decisions regarding compliance with UI policy, federal and state regulations governing grants and contracts.
- Assists in the development and implementation of policies relating to Electronic Research Administration (eRA).
- Reviews grant and contract proposal budgets prior to final signature and submission to the external funding agency.
- Provides advice, information and materials and communications related to research administration and sponsored project activity.
- Works with Assistant Director to proactively provide updated information on the OVCR website related to sponsored program and electronic research administration policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive, Associate or Assistant Directors of ORS.
A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in sponsored program administration is required. The preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills; the ability to interact effectively with faculty and staff; and proficient computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, web and word processing applications).
For fullest consideration, please send a
(1) cover letter
(2) complete resume
(3) the names and addresses of three references (electronic applications preferred) by October 26, 2009 to:
Nora Cortes, Search Coordinator
UIC - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
1737 W. Polk St., 310 AOB (MC 672)
Chicago, IL 60612
E-mail: nreyes@uic.edu
UIC is an AA/EOE.