Hybrid Post-Award Grants & Contracts Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Grants & Contracts Associate (Sponsored Award Specialist) to oversee post-award accounting for sponsored projects in a busy Office of Sponsored Programs. The role emphasizes compliance with sponsor guidelines and detailed financial analysis in a large university setting.

The successful candidate will manage set-up, invoicing, monitoring, and close-out of sponsored funds, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting while collaborating with departmental staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Direct experience in post-award administration of sponsored projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post-award financial accounting activities for sponsored projects.
• Develop and produce business and financial reports for departmental and grant administrators.
• Prepare external interim and final financial close-out reports for federal and non-federal sponsors.
• Provide guidance to University staff to ensure compliance with policies and sponsor guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of sponsored project terms/conditions and related policies.
• Conduct detailed reviews of sponsor policies to ensure propriety and allocability of costs.
• Assess customer communications and address issues or resolve problems.
• Help establish post-award financial and compliance policies for sponsored projects.
• Participate in university committees and process improvement projects.
• Perform duties appropriate for Grants & Contracts Associate (Sponsored Award Specialist).

Skills

Post-award accounting

Financial reporting

Budget reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Banner finance modules

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Grants & Contracts Associate (Sponsored Award Specialist) to oversee post-award accounting for sponsored projects in a busy Office of Sponsored Programs. The role emphasizes compliance with sponsor guidelines and detailed financial analysis in a large university setting.

The successful candidate will manage set-up, invoicing, monitoring, and close-out of sponsored funds, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting while collaborating with departmental staff