The Office of Social Science Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Pre-Awards Sponsored Projects Specialist. This is a full-time academic professional position.Responsibilities:The selected candidate will be able to perform professional level pre-award duties for the social sciences and humanities disciplines of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The candidate will work with faculty, students, and staff at UIC and external collaborating institutions to develop and submit sponsored project proposals to federal, state, and non-profit sponsors using Fastlane, grants.gov, and other electronic platforms. These duties include but are not limited to proposal preparation, creating budgets and other proposal related documents, ensuring that applications are completed according to sponsor requirements and the FOA/ RFP, and problem-solving submission issues. Other duties will include developing and teaching grantsmanship workshops, developing resources for investigators, managing and updating content of the OSSR website and listserv, working collaboratively to develop policies and procedures for OSSR, and performing other duties as assigned.Qualifications:· A Bachelor's Degree in a SocialScience or related field is required; a Master's Degree with academi c coursework in grant proposal developmentpreferred. · Five years pre-awards development experience in a social science discipline, OR Ce rtifications as a Certified Re search Administrator, Certifie d PreAwards Research Administr ator, or Certification in Proj ect Management preferred. · Knowledge of grant submission electronic platforms, OMB Circulars A-21 and A-133 preferred.· Strong communication, teaching, and organizational skills are a must. · Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and Acrobat Professional. For consideration, complete the online application, and attach cover letter, resume, three references and a statement describing background and experience with social science research grants in relationship to this position by October 10, 2013to: https://jobs.uic.eduThe University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Incomplete applications will not be considered. No calls please.
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