Contracts & Grants Specialist
Indiana University

Department

KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BL-BUS-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 117,000 living alumni around the globe.

The Institute for International Business (IIB) develops and supports global development and other efforts within the Kelley School of Business by fostering opportunities to connect our faculty and students, as well as Indiana's business and government leaders, with the global marketplace. We collaborate with other leading business schools, companies, and government organizations around the globe, all to further our students, faculty, and alumni in understanding the worldwide market.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Performs pre- and post-award grant and contract activities for the IIB ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in program planning, administrative management, budget development and management using KFS to ensure the unit's success in reaching its goals.
• Serves as a consultant on administrative activities with internal and external collaborators and funding sources.
• Communicates regularly with IIB Leadership and the Office of Research Administration regarding grant activity.

General Responsibilities

• Provides financial monitoring and analysis of contracts and grants to ensure expenses are being paid according to contract.
• Consults on and completes pre-award applications and participates in contract closeouts.
• Performs post-award accounting of grants.
• Interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for standard grants and prepares reports for grant agencies.
• Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations.
• Prepares bids or proposals; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.
• Ensures compliance with sponsor terms, university policy/procedures and federal regulations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or equivalent)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some relevant experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Excellent written communication skills with solid attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, and external constituencies
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to organize and manage time effectively
• Ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in sponsored programs or related experiences with the submission and management of external funding
• Familiarity with IU systems including KFS and BUY.IU

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 Hours

This position requires occasional evening and weekend availability especially in the summer for summer programs.

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: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Administration

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

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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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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