Grants & Proposals Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees anddep

Job summary

The Sponsored Projects Specialist (SPS) at University of Illinois Chicago will provide administrative and analytical support for proposal development and non-financial post-award administration to ensure University-sponsored projects comply with regulatory requirements and sponsor guidelines.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, proposal analysis, and serving as the liaison to funding agencies. A Bachelor's degree is required, with 1–3 years in sponsored programs preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years in sponsored program administration or related field.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and FAR; fund accounting basics.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor rules and regulations.
• Assist in budget preparation and documentation for proposals.
• Coordinate submission of proposals and act as liaison to funding agencies.
• Develop policies and training related to sponsored programs.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Kuali Coeus

Job description

The Sponsored Projects Specialist (SPS) at University of Illinois Chicago will provide administrative and analytical support for proposal development and non-financial post-award administration to ensure University-sponsored projects comply with regulatory requirements and sponsor guidelines.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, proposal analysis, and serving as the liaison to funding agencies. A Bachelor's degree is required, with 1–3 years in sponsored programs preferred.