Contracts & Grants Representative, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research

PED-WELLS CTR FOR PED RES (IN-WCPR-IUINA)

The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.

With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.

• Provides day-to-day support related to the administration of contracts and grants.
• Follows established processes and protocols to ensure contracts and grants are compliant with all university, sponsor, and federal policies.
• Serves as departmental liaison on contracts and grants related issues.
• Provides forecasting, compiles budget information, coordinates required approvals, and ensures timely submission of proposals to funding agencies.
• Provides other various administrative support for contracts and grants operations.
• May provide guidance or lead other contracts and grants support staff.

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 in related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year in related field.

SKILLS

Required

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

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.

$50,000 – $55,000 per year based on experience, skill level, education, and training. 

This position is eligible for remote work or 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.  

Indianapolis, Indiana 

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 .

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Administration

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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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