Sponsored Research Business Analyst

Sponsored Research Business Analyst School of Earth, Society & Environment | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Job Summary This position will manage all pre-award and post-award aspects of sponsored research activities for faculty investigators in the School of Earth, Society, and Environment and all departments in their portfolio. This position will be the main contact to provide guidance and support regarding the entire sponsored project lifecycle. Duties & Responsibilities Pre-Award Counsel researchers through the pre-and post-award processes for externally funded research projects. Review solicitations and provide guidance on submission of sponsored research proposals. Develop complex project budgets and other components of applications submitted through various federally managed electronic research administration systems, as well as to private research sponsors. Conduct analysis of faculty effort in accordance with regulatory compliance guidelines. Advocate for the faculty, School, and University during negotiations with external funding sponsors. Collaborate with inter-disciplinary researchers on campus, as well as with other educational institutions, government agencies, and private organizations during both the application and award execution process. Provide advice and action plans on use of research funding according to federal agency or other sponsor terms or regulations. Post-Award Maintain professional relationships with departmental and central campus offices to facilitate effective and efficient business processes and collaborative business operations. Develop internal business systems and specialized reports as needed for sponsored research management. Work with other business staff on certain post-award activities including monitoring of expenses for compliance with sponsor and university guidelines. Assist in maintaining biannual expenditure confirmations. Prepare and distribute biannual expense confirmation reports to faculty and collaborate to identify and resolve any discrepancies. Manage the receivables report for sponsored projects to make certain that billing is on track and sponsor payments are up to date. Manage the expiring and overdraft awards reports to request an extension, clear encumbrances and over drafts, request an anticipation account, and close out awards per sponsored project guidelines. Administrative / Other Participate in continuing education opportunities or relevant professional certifications, including attending meeting and trainings to continue seeking best practices and policy information as it pertains to University, state, and federal guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position Demonstrated professional work experience in sponsored research administration. Preferred Qualifications Experience at an institution of higher education or similar setting Experience in accounting, auditing, or laboratory research in a scientific field. Experience with federal electronic research administration systems such as NSF FASTLane, Research.gov, NASA NSPIRES and Grants.gov. Illinois Certified Research Administrator designation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated exceptional professional service skills and the ability to work in a team setting. Proven effective organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to exhibit discretion in professional judgment. Attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize. Highly developed communication skills. Ability to develop and tailor tools to effectively communicate ideas and analyze situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to represent the School and the University in a professional manner. Extensive knowledge of PC-based tools including Word and Excel. Commitment to diversity and inclusion. Knowledge of sponsored research activity within a University setting. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5040 - Grants and Contracts Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Hybrid work options may be available for this position after an initial on-site training period with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus as needed per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy. Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option #1, or View email address on click.appcast.io. Requisition ID: 1036445 Job Category: Professional and Administrative Location: Champaign‑Urbana, IL #J-18808-Ljbffr