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Job Description

The Contracts Specialist:

Negotiates contracts related to research and sponsored programs
- Coordinates and advises PI regarding contract terms and conditions and impact on research being conducted
- Consults with Risk Management, General Counsel, Human Resources, and other University offices as appropriate in regards to specific terms that may require approval prior to University acceptance

Advises and monitors matters regarding RSP's compliance responsibilities
- Maintains expertise on University policies (Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, Budget Office, Risk Management, and Comptroller's Office) and federal and state regulations, as well as policies and procedures for externally sponsored projects
- Researches, interprets, and applies regulations and guidelines effectively in sponsored projects, both prior to submission and through the award lifecycle to ensure University compliance
- Trains RSP personnel on compliance issues that impact research and post-award management

Prepares a summary of contract terms for both the PI and the post-award administrator

Develops training materials and provides workshops and one-on-one training for faculty, fiscal agents, and professional staff

Reviews application and consults pre and post-award managers, PI's, and Fiscal Agents on the contract/grant requirements of each project prior to award acceptance

Drafts subaward agreements and conducts and coordinates subrecipient risk assessments, as well as assists PI's with determinations or questions related to administration of subawards

Assesses factors that will be required for grant compliance prior to the acceptance of grant awards

Coordinates close-out procedures for sponsored research projects with Post-Award Manager

Conducts compliance review on files

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Any combination totaling three (3) years from the following categories:
(a) additional college course work at graduate level in any field, measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
-30 semester hours or Master's degree equals one year
(b) progressively more responsible work experience directly related to grant and contracts services such as funding, proposal writing and review, administration, or compliance experience

3. Demonstrated knowledge of 2 CFR 200, and a general working knowledge of FAR and contract law

4. Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive and potentially controversial matters

5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

6. Ability to work independently

If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, then employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

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University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Research & Sponsored Programs
Contact	Kira Shelton
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Comments	All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, e-mail, or mail will not be accepted. Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please prepare in advance a resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional references with phone numbers to attach to this application. The Civil Service examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. College transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the deadline in order to receive full consideration. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, a copy of your DD-214 must be submitted prior to the deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources by the end of the day October 17, 2016: Fax: 309.438.7421, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting Shelly Costa, Assistant Director in the Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics, and Access at 309-438-3383. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.