Grants and Contracts Specialist or Coordinator
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for up to three Grants and Contracts Specialist or Coordinator positions.
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The Grants and Contracts Specialist supports the pre- and post-award functions for externally funded sponsored research programs by assuming a role in the development and submission of proposals, and in the financial management of awards funded by federal and non-federal sponsors. The Specialist is responsible for maintaining familiarity with federal solicitations, changing federal regulations and guidelines, and University policy associated with research administration to support the effective management of research programs.
The Grants and Contracts Coordinator is responsible for pre- and post-award functions for externally funded complex sponsored research projects by collaborating in the development and submission of proposals, and in the financial management of awards funded by federal and non-federal sponsors. The Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining familiarity with federal solicitations, changing federal regulations and guidelines, and University policy associated with research administration to support the effective management of research programs.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following but vary based on position level:
Qualifications - Grants and Contracts Specialist
Required:
Preferred:
Qualifications - Grants and Contracts Coordinator
Required:
Preferred:
Highly Qualified Applicants Will Have the Following:
Specialist:
Coordinator:
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time Civil Service Grants and Contracts Associate position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline. Salary and level are commensurate with experience. Employees hired into these positions will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis.
To Apply:
Applications must be received by June 21, 2022. Apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at jobs.illinois.edu. If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification. To complete the application process:
Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.
Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.
Step 3) Upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or diploma may be acceptable) and names/contact information for three references.
To be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, contact Summer Redman at sredman@illinois.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Human
Resources
Urbana, IL 61801
(229) 000-0000
4-Year Degree
2
U.S. Citizen
None
Negotiable