Business Services Consultant
Hiring Department
Department of Psychiatry
Job Description
The School of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry are pleased to announce the opening of a Business Consultant position.
This position provides a variety of grant support services to the Department of Psychiatry and research personnel regarding creation, submission, acceptance and support of grant funded projects. Individuals in this position perform financial analyses, advise employees, prepare and file reports, and provide consultation regarding business organization and grant fiscal practices. These duties fall primarily in the preparation, submission, and administration of grants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with PIs and other research staff to develop, revise, and submit grant budgets from project inception to submissions. Advises on formatting and MU policies as it relates to applications. Assists with modifications and submission.
- Facilitates the completion of compliance paperwork, forms, and submissions of grant proposals. Enters appropriate information into related grant application websites, including but not limited to Peoplesoft, PSRS, etc.
- Works closely with PIs, School of Medicine Grants teams, and Office of Sponsored Programs Administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant-specific guidelines.
- Drafts MOUs and contract between department grants and contractors/subcontractors. Assists with processing for approval and execution.
- Works with outside affiliations, vendors, and other partners to support submission of the grant application.
- Provides reports, compiles relative financial data for routine reports. Assist with renewals/extensions. May assist and submit reports via various portals.
- Assists with monthly transactions, provide reports and support to PIs related to revenue, expenditures, payroll and budget variances.
- Works with department leadership and fiscal teams to provide information and support related to grant management and performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Shift
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Intermediate proficiency in Excel (date entry, basic formatting, advanced formulas, PivotTables)
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