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Job Description

The Pre-Award Manager works with faculty/staff to secure critical funding for the university through the daily development and submission of grant proposals and budgets in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. Proposed projects vary widely, and learning is constant. The Pre-Award Manager supports direct, day-to-day Pre-Award service within Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP). This position serves as a contact for pre-award inquiries as well as grant proposal development, preparation, and submission. As such, the position communicates and coordinates with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and external constituents in developing and submitting responses to grant opportunities across a range of fields/disciplines. The position provides review and guidance to investigators in the development of their budgets, statements of work, and other required proposal documents by posted deadlines.

The Pre-Award Manager learns to interpret sponsor guidelines and potential issues, consults with investigators, and ensures that all pre-award requirements are completed in a timely manner for external funding opportunities.

Additional Information
RSP supports and facilitates faculty, staff, and the campus community in their successful pursuit of external funding to support research, instructional, creative, and public service efforts. This support includes technical assistance, oversight, and assurance of institutional compliance.

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or equivalent degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, public administration, project management, or a field related to the position.
At least one (1) year of grant-related experience in higher education, education, non-profit, or government setting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Detail orientated, highly organized, and driven team player.
Ability to:
a. manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, accurately, and quickly.
b. keep attention to detail simultaneously with attention to the larger component parts.
c. work in a deadline-driven environment.
d. make independent ethical, knowledge-based decisions and act with integrity.
e. produce accurate and timely work products when working under pressure.
f. maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion with information.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree
Skills in proposal development to include development of budget/budget justification, consideration of compliance issues, and demonstrated knowledge of 2 CFR 200
Work experience in research and/or sponsored programs in higher education

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefits package

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position. Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Email: kgshelt@ilstu.edu Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.