Post‑Award Compliance Lead — Grants & Reporting

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

HSA contributions

Paid holidays

Tuition subsidy

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington seeks a central compliance and post-award oversight specialist to join our Research Administration office. You will ensure sponsored project expenditures, salary allocations, and sponsor reporting align with federal and university requirements, and provide expert guidance on post-award compliance.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely financial deliverables, and collaboration with faculty and departmental research administrators to enhance the integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Master's degree is preferred for higher-level responsibilities.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience in research administration or related field.
• Experience with grants administration and federal sponsor reporting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-award accounting and compliance guidance for sponsored projects.
• Monitor allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of expenditures.
• Prepare and submit sponsor financial reports, invoices, and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate audits and support faculty and research staff on financial questions.
• Advise on policy interpretation and ensure adherence to sponsor and university rules.
• Collaborate across central and departmental units to strengthen compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Flexibility

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Indiana University in Bloomington seeks a central compliance and post-award oversight specialist to join our Research Administration office. You will ensure sponsored project expenditures, salary allocations, and sponsor reporting align with federal and university requirements, and provide expert guidance on post-award compliance.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely financial deliverables, and collaboration with faculty and departmental research administrators to enhance the integrity and