Sponsored Research Business Analyst - School of Molecular and ...

Sponsored Research Business Analyst

School of Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology is seeking a full-time academic professional to join our business team in the financial management and regulations of sponsored research grants, contracts and subcontracts for faculty investigators.?The Sponsored Research Business Analyst (SRBA), along with two other SRBAs, reports to the Associate Director of Fiscal Affairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities May Include:

• Counsel research faculty during the pre- and post-award process for externally-funded research projects.
• Formulate complex project budgets and interpret pertinent regulatory guidelines.
• Provide expenditure projections and forecast financial trends for faculty funding portfolios.
• Tailor financial management of funding portfolios based on knowledge of individual investigator?s specialized research fields.
• Advise faculty toward a recommended course of action of complex federal and private industry regulations.
• Conduct analysis of faculty effort in accordance with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Advocate for faculty while representing the School and the University during negotiations with external funding agencies.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary researchers on campus and those at other institutions of higher learning and private foundations during both the application and award execution process.
• Establish professional rapport with departmental and central campus offices to facilitate effective and efficient business processes.?Implement specialized internal financial systems.
• Develop other related systems for sponsored research management as needed
• Take independent action and exercise individual authority based upon level of knowledge and professional experience.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required:?Bachelor?s degree, preferably in business, finance or a scientific field.?Motivation to seek continuing education opportunities or relevant professional certifications is expected.

Experience:?Minimum two years? experience in a complex?academic, research or government environment required, preferably at an institution of higher learning and preferably with pre- or post-award grants administrative experience.?Experience in accounting and auditing preferred.?Proven effective organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated exceptional professional service skills are required.?Ability to exhibit discretion in professional judgment; Critical and analytical mindset; Attention to detail; Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize; highly developed communication skills; Proven ability to work in an integrated team; Ability to develop and tailor other tools to effectively communicate ideas and analyze situations; Ability maintain confidentiality and to represent the School and University in a professional manner.?Knowledge of sponsored research activity within a University setting.?Extensive knowledge of PC-based tools including Word and Excel.

Preferred:?Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS); prior experience with federal electronic research administration systems such as NSF FASTLane and Grants.gov.?Knowledge of database applications.

The starting salary is commensurate with experience.?Starting date is as soon as possible after closing date.?To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials:?a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.?References will be contacted electronically upon the submission and completion of the application.?Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by September 15, 2012.?Letters of reference must be received no later than September 22, 2012. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

For additional information please contact:

Ann Zielinski

Associate Director for Administration and Business Affairs

School of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Phone:?217-333-4469

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.?(www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175665619

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