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Grants and Contracts Sponsored (Federal) Awards Coordinator, UIUC - Urbana, IL

UIUC: Grants and Contracts Sponsored (Federal) Awards Coordinator

6/4/2015 

Duties and Responsibilities

The University of Illinois seeks a Federal Awards Coordinator to serve as the subject matter expert in the Federal Awards Section to ensure compliance and support the core mission, initiatives and operations of Grants and Contracts departments. Additional responsibilities include:
  1. Create, modify, run, utilize and maintain numerous spreadsheets and databases in support of sponsored research award administration. Responsible for data retrieval and analysis.
  2. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and objectives related to sponsored research administration. Continually monitor policies to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
  3. Serve as a post award subject matter expert related to sponsored projects. Provide advice and expertise to unit staff, campus and university units.
  4. Lead in conflict resolution of award issues. Use independent judgment to facilitate activity with all parties concerned. 
  5. Analyze processes and seek to improve operations and customer service. 
  6. Perform expenditure review for allowability, allocability, correctness and reasonableness based upon detailed review of transactions and governing sponsor policies and procedures.
  7. Act as liaison to sponsors, campus and university units and assist with outreach initiatives and promotion of unit’s objectives.
  8. Coordinate award invoicing/cash collection activity using external secure sponsoring agency web-based systems.
  9. Coordinate all cost share commitments contained in the award documents including: enter appropriate information into cost share database; collaborate with departments to ensure the commitments are being fulfilled; prepare cost share reports for sponsors; review and validate for accuracy; submit to the University’s Division of Management Information for inclusion in the Activity Reporting System; submit to UIUC Office of Government Costing for use in preparation of F&A Study. Requires a thorough knowledge of all types of cost share and proper tracking processes.

Qualifications

Requirements: A  bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accountancy, Business Administration and/or Finance and three to five years in a position requiring utilization of financial and administrative skills in a complex business, academic, or government environment (preferably at an institution of higher learning) is required.
Other requirements include: Highly developed communication skills and ability to work in an integrated team; excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) especially strong knowledge, experience and understanding of database programs; strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships; ability to be self-motivated, work independently and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments; ability to multi-task and prioritize work accordingly to meet deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments; strong communication, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills and ability to travel if needed. 

Applications

This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by June 19, 2015, to https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.
Employee Relations and Human Resources
271 Henry Administration Building, MC 341
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL  61801
(217) 333-2600

The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. University Administration welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
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