Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Research Information Coordinator, Office of Research Services
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 ($46,000 - 52,000) 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, and (3) the names and addresses of three references through this
URL: https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job
Please apply by August 27, 2010
Sheretta Abrons-Borden, Search Coordinator
University of Illinois at Chicago
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
(312) 996-4995
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action /Equal
Opportunity Employer.