Grants And Financial Coordinator

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Grants and Financial Coordinator provides administrative pre/post award and financial services to the MMI Department Manager, Chair, Manager of Finance and Administration, Graduate Students, Postdocs, Research Track Faculty and Tenure Track Faculty who are Principal Investigators (PIs). Prepares and reviews grant proposals for all department submissions using HURON grant management tool and sponsor submission tools. Coordinates sponsored research funding and contracts by reviewing and processing awards, interpreting and ensuring compliance with award terms and conditions, providing guidance regarding sponsored project issues, budget management, expenditure review, financial reporting, and participation in training. This position will act as a backup HR Coordinator for the department, assisting with posting positions for staff recruiting as well as postdocs and for running reports for position end dates and costing end dates. Advises grant manager and department manager of items needing attention.

The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology's (MMI) goal is to advance our understanding of infection and disease progression. Current research interests in the department include understanding host signaling in response to viral infection, molecular mechanisms of NK and NK T cell activation, and molecular principles underlying fungal pathogenesis. This work provides an interdisciplinary structure for our training programs.

MMI supports undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral education in the areas of microbiology and immunology. Departmental instruction includes lecture courses, seminar courses, and laboratory research (both undergraduate independent study and graduate thesis). We foster collaborative studies within the department as well as with faculty in other departments, both on campus and hospital-based.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance major preferred)
• Required: 1 to 2 years of finance and budget experience (preferably in academia or not-for-profit)
• Research administration experience is highly desired, Accounting experience is advantageous, specifically with accounts payable, accounts receivable, analysis, reporting, reconciling, and journal entries.
• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies:

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint), Web based programs and tools, Google Suite applications, FileMaker, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Excellent math and advanced Excel skills.
• Good customer service skills and positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills-to elicit and communicate information, to analyze data, and to prepare/present clear, informative, and concise materials.
• File management skills.
• Willingness and interest in continued learning and training opportunities.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work outside of regular hours to meet grant and department deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment
• Willingness and ability to adapt to change - this may include but not limited to software, federal regulations, and university policies

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED