Pre-Award Specialist (CS26-092)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Job Location:

Edwardsville, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 53357 - 53357

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Description

As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Pre-Award Specialist (CS26-092).

Are you interested in playing a role in supporting faculty and staff as they prepare research instructional and public service proposals for funding Pre-award specialists are a critical part of the Office of Research and Projects (ORP) team in the Graduate School at SIUE. The Office of Research and Projects serves as the central location at SIUE through which grant and contract proposals are prepared and submitted.

What You Will Do

The Grants Pre-Award Specialist will join a pre-award team in providing exceptional service to faculty and staff in identifying external funding opportunities building and facilitating proposal preparation teams reading and interpreting funding announcements developing project budgets providing oversight to assigned internal programs and ensuring compliance with funding agency and SIUE requirements. This position also offers the opportunity to exercise skills in grant writing and preparation and connecting researchers with funding opportunities.

This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in supporting faculty/staff in identifying external funding sources initiating the development of and providing guidance in the collaborative efforts of interdisciplinary teams supporting the development of quality proposals ensuring compliance with funding agency and university guidelines and documenting the completeness of all proposals prior to submission in the appropriate portal.

The position conducts public-facing professional development and internal funding program outreach. Additionally the position assists the Associate Dean and Director of Grant Development in maintaining requisite databases the ORP website creating ORP reports in the interest of increasing the number and quality of submissions and awards. The successful applicant must function well in a high work volume environment requiring prioritizing and meeting deadlines must take initiative exercising independent judgment and discretion must be detail oriented and must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Position may include grant writing support in relevant instances.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Open until filled.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business administration accounting finance economics or a field related to the position
Knowledge of or willingness to learn federal state and funding agency requirements applicable to the administration of grants and contracts.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn University policies and procedures
Ability to use computers electronic management and learn new software systems pre-existing knowledge of Kuali Research and Kuali Build software a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office suite programs including Teams Outlook and Word
Effective communication skills oral and written including skills in writing for various audiences that will include sponsors and a broader public.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Capacity to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions using various technology (e.g. Excel Power BI Access.)
Experience in grant proposal writing is a plus
Comfortable with giving public presentations and conducting cross-campus outreach
Ability to meet deadlines take initiative and work independently
Experience taking on leadership responsibilities and embracing challenges
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Agility in shifting work priorities as deadlines and unanticipated demands require

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement:Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification:State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:5040 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes at a minimum a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense) NGB22 form (National Guard) or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit please refer to theGuide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening:External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions a drug screen will also be required.

Work Authorization Information:SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

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EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

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DescriptionAs a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and ski...