Contracts and Grants Specialist

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Indiana University’s Department of RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES seeks a grants financial analyst to monitor contracts and grants, ensuring expenses align with agreements. The role partners with principal investigators to manage pre-award applications, post-award accounting, and contract closeouts.

The candidate will interpret sponsor regulations, evaluate compliance, and prepare reports. Responsibilities include cash analysis, bid preparation, and ensuring adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (prefer related field)
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• Combinations of related education and experience may be considered
• Work experience may be substituted for education and vice versa

Responsibilities

• Provide financial monitoring and analysis of contracts and grants.
• Partner with Principal Investigator(s) to ensure expenses align with contracts.
• Consult on pre-award applications and participate in contract closeouts.
• Perform post-award accounting of complex grants and interpret funding regulations.
• Evaluate contract compliance and advise on rights and obligations.
• Prepare bids or RFPs and negotiate contract terms.
• Analyze cash needs for cost reimbursable grants and manage cash flow.
• Close out awards as appropriate and ensure sponsor compliance.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Continuous learning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES (IN-RADY-IUINA)

Job Summary Provides financial monitoring and analysis of contracts and grants and partners with Principal Investigator(s) to ensure expenses are being paid according to contract Consults on and completes pre-award applications and participates in contract closeouts Performs post-award accounting of more complex grants; interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for standard grants and prepares reports for grant agency Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations Analyzes awards to determine reporting requirements and sending reports/invoices Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions Prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids Analyzes and determines cash needs for cost reimbursable grants to the various agencies and cash management Closes out awards as appropriate Provides policy and procedure interpretation to various stakeholders Ensures compliance with sponsor terms, university policies/procedures, and federal/state regulations

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

Education

RequiredBachelor's degree (preferably in related field)

Work Experience

Required2 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands

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.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Classification

Career Level: CareerFLSA: ExemptJob Function: ResearchJob Family: Research Administration

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