Part-Time Grant Associate
Indiana University

Department

THE O'NEILL SCHOOL - BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA)

Department Information

Founded in 1972, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a nationally ranked academic institution located on the campus of Indiana University (IU) and home to 1 of the nation's top Master of Public Affairs programs. The O'Neill School is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 37,000.

Our mission

• The O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of inclusive societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact around the globe.

Our values

• Excellence
  • Aiming to be the best in all that we do and developing the professional and personal capabilities necessary to improve the world through our work
• Meaning and impact
  • Pursuing careers and service that add purpose and meaning to our lives, encouraging others to do so, and improving quality of life for individuals and societies
• Ongoing learning
  • Continuously developing the skills, knowledge, experience, and sound judgment necessary for wise and informed decision-making
• Well-being
  • Emphasizing the well-being and safety of individuals and the health of our natural environment as essential for thriving communities and well-functioning, just societies

At the O'Neill School, we're committed to fostering a welcoming community for everyone who engages with our institution.

Job Summary

The Contracts and Grants Team at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs seeks qualified applicants for a part-time Grant Associate (Post-Award).

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with all aspects of post-award management for existing grants and contracts
• Reconciles accounts on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with university and award specific policies and guidelines
• Monitors award and subaward expenditures for allowability and tracks cost share, effort, and salary cap
• Ensures fiscal accountability by maintaining accurate records of awards, commitments, effort allocation, and reporting deadlines
• Facilitates communication and correspondence with sponsor officers, faculty, staff, researchers, and other administrative units at IU
• Serves as the liaison with O'Neill faculty, staff, and researchers and other external agencies providing budget monitoring and forecasting
• Advises faculty and staff on IU's research, budgeting, and financial policies and procedures

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in contracting, accounting, finance, business, non-profit management, or related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of experience in post-award grants management

SKILLS

Required

• Highly proficient using Microsoft Excel
• 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
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative

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

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible for 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

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Hours

10-20 hours per week

Benefits Overview

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

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee
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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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