Sponsored Projects Specialist- Contracts Ovcr

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Sponsored Projects Specialist- Contracts

Duties: Performs professional level duties related to the review and approval of proposals for and acceptance of all awards/agreements received in support of sponsored program activities for the Chicago, Peoria and Rockford campuses of the University of Illinois. Serve as a liaison between the university and agency on award and contract-related financial and administrative issues. Review and submit proposal applications (including budget adherent to applicable University, State, Federal and Sponsor guidelines and requirements). Interpret, negotiate, and recommend acceptance of awards/agreements on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. Evaluate and interpret award documents for the appropriate set-up in establishing sponsored project account. Route fully executed Awards/Agreements to the Office of Sponsored Projects – Post Award to ensure proper account set up. Prior to proposal submission, guide and support investigators and staff in preparation and submission of proposals to various sponsors including federal and non-profit funding agencies. Route awards/agreements to the appropriate University official/faculty/academic unit staff to ensure necessary approvals are obtained and the Awards/Agreements are executed on a timely basis. Provide faculty and academic unit staff information concerning the status of proposal applications and Awards/Agreements throughout the development, negotiation and approval process. Provide notification when the necessary approvals are obtained. Implement policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with sponsor rules and regulations. Assist in the development and implementation of policies relating to Electronic Research Administration (ERA), i.e., NSF FastLane and other electronic proposal routing and approval programs and contract negotiation. Advise faculty and academic unit staff on sponsor polices and procedure and the rules and regulations of the University, including changes thereto, policies and procedures as they apply to Awards/Agreements. Participate in and/or develop training, workshops and seminars on issues related to sponsored project administration. Assist in preparation of educational materials and communications related to research administration and sponsored project activity. Work with department leadership to provide updated information on the OVCR website related to sponsored program and electronic research administration policies and procedures. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

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Job ID #133204

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University of Illinois At Chicago
Box 5220
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60680-5220
Website : http://www.uic.edu