Senior Accounts Consultant - Remote
Company: Indiana University
Location: South Bend
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION (UA-RSCH-IUBLA)
The mission of the Office of Research Administration is to provide
exceptional support for Indiana University's research community in
order to catalyze research productivity and protect the institution
and its research community from risk.
This Senior Grant Consultant position works within the Office for
Research Administration's (ORA) Proposal Services area and is
responsible for the review and submission of complex external
sponsored project proposals in both the university's research
administration system and the sponsor's submission system.
Resolves conflicts and facilitates contract and grant revisions
through discussions and correspondence with sponsor officers,
University counsel, faculty and staff, and other administrative and
programmatic units at IU throughout the life of the project.
Advises faculty and staff on IU's proposals process and policies,
budgeting policies, and financial policies and procedures.
Mentors junior ORA proposal staff and provides a final review of
their submissions as an Authorized Official Representative.
Ensures proposal review, submission, financial monitoring and
closeout of sponsored projects; Creates budgets and completes
administrative forms on behalf of faculty, staff, and researchers
as needed.
Advises, mentors, and assists in the development and submission of
grant proposals and explains complex issues to the staff and
faculty investigators.
Provides review, approval, and advice about proposal materials;
Counsels researchers and staff on the preparation of budgets,
completion of certifications, and institutional information to
ensure compliance with university policies, federal regulations,
and sponsor guidelines; Assists faculty and staff in identifying
documents or forms needed in connection with pending or funded
projects; Monitors expenditure transactions on sponsored project
accounts for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and
financial compliance with university, state, federal, and sponsor
requirements, and allows or disallows the transactions
accordingly.
Advises and mentors other staff members in regards to complex
financial transaction issues; Ensures timely and efficient flow of
information and file management in connection with proposals, award
and other types of agreements, and sponsored project accounts.
Utilizes various internal and external systems (such as Kuali,
FastLane, ASSIST, NIH Commons and Grants.Gov) extensively for
proposal submissions, project changes, and account monitoring.
Evaluates existing policies, researches and proposes new procedures
and tools, and collaborates to identify best practices and
approaches; reviews and makes recommendations to improve compliance
policies and procedures necessary for all aspects of research
administration.
May mentor less experienced staff, conduct regular training and
educational sessions, and provide guidance to team members, staff
and faculty on federal, state and university policies, particularly
with seemingly conflicting or vague policies and regulations.
Attends and participates in various professional development
opportunities, including seminars, webinars, workshops, and
conferences organized by external sponsors and/or professional
organizations; attends and participates in training
opportunities.
Designs, develops, and conducts training programs, materials,
workshops and other activities to a wide university audience as new
information becomes available or new policies and procedures are
implemented.
Represents university to external sponsors by responding to
questions and resolving concerns in relation to proposal
submissions or award documents.
Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work
experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be
substituted for education.
Bachelor's degree (preferably in a related field)
WORK EXPERIENCE
2 years of experience preparing and submitting grant proposals in a
similar role at a university or hospital system; 3 years of
experience with grants and awards administration or university or
research policy/procedure.
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Strong proficiency in university policies and/or complex proposal
terms and conditions
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to
operate a computer and other standard office productivity
equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods
of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The
person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions
with or without an accommodation.
This position is eligible for remote work, subject to change in the
future based on university policy and business needs.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide
array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits
Brochure.
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application
within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action
employer and a provider of ADA services. Indiana University
prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability
status or protected veteran status. Questions or complaints
regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. The
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Telephone: 812-856-1234
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