Contracts & Grants Specialist, Pediatrics Childrens' Health Research Services

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 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. he Division of Children's Health Services Research at Indiana University School of Medicine is nationally recognized for its innovative and impactful research. Since its inception in 2001, the division has sought to improve the health and health care of children, adolescents, and young adults by developing and applying the best scientific evidence and methods in health services research.

Job Summary

• 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

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated 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

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

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 the department's business needs.

Advertised Salary

$45,000 - $55,000 per year based on experience

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

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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