Hybrid Sponsored Programs Processing & Records Specialist

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Specialist in Processing & Records Management for the Sponsored Programs Administration. The role focuses on accurate pre-award and post-award functions to support sponsor projects and manage complex data with regulatory compliance.

The position offers a hybrid or remote arrangement depending on unit needs and requires strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with SPA staff and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of experience in business/academic/government setting.
• Experience with University of Illinois research administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming/outgoing documents and data for proposals and awards.
• Maintain internal electronic research administration systems.
• Provide professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Revise SPA processing procedures and improve data accuracy.

Skills

Records analysis

Data reporting

Customer service

Education

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

Tools

myProposals

myResearch Portal

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Specialist in Processing & Records Management for the Sponsored Programs Administration. The role focuses on accurate pre-award and post-award functions to support sponsor projects and manage complex data with regulatory compliance.

The position offers a hybrid or remote arrangement depending on unit needs and requires strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate with SPA staff and external stakeholders.