This administrator project coordinator position will assist in the production of grants and database maintenance within the Office of Research Services, Office of the Dean. Duties will include budget development of proposals, reviewing in detail requests for proposal announcements, formatting of the contents of the grant application using the necessary software, routing the grant document through the
Campus for approval, tracking the receipt of grant documents, and packaging
the grant.
Other responsibilities will include assisting investigators with gathering
of applicable grant and data information such as biosketches and letters of support from faculty from various disciplines within and outside of the University and other community as well as providing administrative support within the Dean's Office. In addition, this individual will be responsible for accurately entering grant data into the College's databases and assisting with other grant operations in the Office.
Educational background: Minimum bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant
to public health. Proficient use of computer software (minimally Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access,Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat software). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and deadline orientation are necessary. Customer service orientation is critical. At least 2 years of grant development experience required. Prefer candidates who also have experience in grant administration as well and work under multiple, time sensitive deadlines simultaneously.
For fullest consideration, applicants should electronically provide a
resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference through this URL:
https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job
UIC is an AA/EOE. For fullest consideration, please apply by Aug. 18, 2010.