Contracts and Grants Leader

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Job description

Department

ARTS & SCIENCES; DEAN (BL-ARSD-IUBLA)

Department Information

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic unit at Indiana University Bloomington. It is composed of 40+ departments, 50+ Centers, Programs, and Institutes, while also including the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and The Media School. Faculty in the College teach over 50 percent of the Indiana University (Bloomington) credit hours in 80+ buildings on the Bloomington campus.

More information about the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University may be found here.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising the organization's contracts and grants operations for the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Oversees and monitors staff performing general contracts and grants duties while ensuring compliance university policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day work activities of Contracts and Grants Specialists performing various support tasks primarily in the area of contracts and grants to ensure compliance with federal, state, agency and university policies
• Responsible for accuracy, timelines, and the general integrity of the Contracts and Grants function
• Provides training and development of newly assigned or less experience personnel
• Advises higher level people leaders regarding the effective use of resources and methods to maximize earnings
• Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing pre- and post-award processes and develops sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable grants process improvements

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Finance, Economics, Business, Public Affairs, or related field)

Preferred

• Master's degree or other advanced degree preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years related functional experience

Preferred

• 5 years of related experience in sponsored research and/or financial positions, preferably in an academic setting.
• Prior experience in managing Grant Administrators and/or leading teams
• Pre- and post-award grants experience
• Supervision experience
• Project management experience
• Proven experience in participating as a team member in a collaborative environment within a diverse workforce

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals

Preferred

• Certified Research Administrator by The Research Administrators Certification Council
• Knowledge of uniform guidance as it relates to external grants
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
• Collaborative yet flexible work ethic
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$81,000. - $84,000 Annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Administration

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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