Job Description

Department

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PED-CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE GENERAL (IN-PEDG-IUINA)

Department Information

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The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of IU School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Children's Health Indiana's largest and most skilled pediatric system. At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish. If you choose to join our team, you can expect a culture that values excellence, respect, integrity, diversity, and cooperation.

Job Summary

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The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Contracts and Grants Specialist to join their team. This position will serve as the grant specialist for the division including the creation of project budgets and coordinating the submission of grants, progress reports and other sponsored research activity with a particular emphasis on clinical research trial study accounts for pre and post-award account management.


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

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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

Working Conditions / Demands

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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.

Additional Information

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Work Location

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Indianapolis, Indiana


This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

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$50,000 - $55,000 per year based on a combination of experience, skill level, education, and training

Benefits Overview

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

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

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Career Level: Core


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Research


Job Family: Research Administration


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Posting Disclaimer

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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

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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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