Extra Help - Grants and Contracts Associate - Engagement
University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Under administrative direction, the Grants and Contracts Associate performs activities related to the complete lifecycle of sponsored program administration. Work may include identifying funding sources, drafting and submitting proposals, negotiating contracts, issuing sub-awards, and administering grants, awards, and contracts before and after award. These sponsored programs support research, curriculum development, outreach, and service work. This temporary position is in the Engagement department at the University of Illinois Chicago. It is limited to 900 hours, is scheduled for 40 hours per week, and uses a hybrid workplace arrangement. The rate of pay is $35.00 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a field related to the position.
- Additional knowledge, education, training, and/or sponsored project experience in the position's area of specialization may be required.
Responsibilities
- Supports or oversees administration of grants, contracts, and subcontracts, and interprets sponsor policies and regulations.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and analysis of policies, procedures, programs, and long-range planning related to research and sponsored programs.
- Performs high-level research and prepares reports and detailed analyses for administrative use.
- Researches and identifies potential funding sources and guides faculty and staff toward relevant funding opportunities.
- Prepares and negotiates grant awards, contracts, and subcontracts with faculty and researchers; collaborates with staff and stakeholders to resolve related issues.
- Participates in prioritizing internal grants and in grant application planning, including reviewing funding announcements, application instructions, submission documents, funding availability, budgets, allowable costs, and other criteria.
- Acts as the primary liaison between external agencies and responsible units to ensure information is correct and complies with applicable university, agency, federal, state, and sponsor regulations.
- Responds to audit requests related to grants.
- Monitors, maintains, or approves grant financial status and program performance; forecasts cash requirements, cash flow, and spending rates; and monitors, prepares, or directs preparation of fiscal reports.
- Ensures contractual requirements are met; reviews, edits, and approves fiscal portions of awards; and completes closeout requirements, including review of final financial and technical reports.
- Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
