Grants and Contracts Associate; Part Time

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Business Development in the Workforce Center at the Department of Psychiatry at SIU School of Medicine (SIU SOM), the Grants and Contracts Associate serves as a technical and administrative resource for operations pertaining to grants, contracts, subcontracts, and related activities necessary to sustain the work of the Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Center and other community-based outreach programs within the Department of Psychiatry.

* This position is ON SITE only*

• Support the development and administration of grants, contract, and subcontracts
• Provide guidance on the State of Illinois Government Accountability Transparency Act
• Works with staff and leadership to address grant questions and issues
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of grants and contracts in the Workforce Center
• Support the growth of grants and contracts through daily management of processes and procedures
• Support communications and negotiations with partner organizations as it relates to grants and contracts;
• Manage and monitor grants and contracts through the internal review, approval and signature processes;
• Interpret and apply internal and external policies and procedures to comply with SIU, state, and federal agencies;
• Ensure a comprehensive tracking process and filing
• Communicate grant and contract information and timelines to faculty and staff
• Work with legal counsel and compliance to ensure grant and contract rules and procedures are followed;
• Support the development of documentation needed by the Business Manager’s processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoices;
• Research and identify regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with the grants office and contracts office for processing of grants and contracts;
• Support the collaboration of partner organizations through the grants and contracts process;
• Support the development of grant and contract submissions on behalf of the workforce center;
• Ensure all grant and contract requirements have been met; and
• Serves on work groups in the development and management of grants and contracts.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position
• Additional knowledge, education, training and/or sponsored project experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required:

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn federal, state and funding agencies policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and codes applicable to the administration of grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in contractual and grant monitoring procedures.
• Knowledge of computers; word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade; reconcile differences; persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative; willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges;…