Part-Time Grant Associate

THE O'NEILL SCHOOL - BL SPEA (BL-SPEA-IUBLA)

Founded in 1972, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a nationally ranked academic institution located on the campus of Indiana University and home to one of the nation's top Master of Public Affairs programs. The O'Neill School is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 37,000.

Our mission

The O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of inclusive societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact in diverse settings around the globe.

Our values

• Excellence: Aiming to be the best in all that we do and developing the professional and personal capabilities necessary to improve the world through our work.
• Meaning and impact: Pursuing careers and service that add purpose and meaning to our lives, encouraging others to do so, and improving quality of life for individuals and societies.
• Ongoing learning: Continuously developing the skills, knowledge, experience, and sound judgment necessary for wise and informed decision-making.
• Well-being: Emphasizing the well-being and safety of individuals and the health of our natural environment as essential for thriving communities and well-functioning, just societies.
  
  

At the O'Neill School, we're committed to fostering an inclusive community for everyone who engages with our institution.

The Contracts and Grants Team at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs seeks qualified applicants for a part-time Grant Associate working up to 20 hours per week.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides account management for existing grant awards and contracts including budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Processes financial transactions in University systems and monitors tracking of fiscal accountability measures, such as cost share, salary, etc.
• Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis and trouble-shoots financial processing errors to ensure compliance with University and grant/award specific policies and guidelines.
• Serves as the liaison with O'Neill faculty, staff, and researchers and other external agencies.
• Collaborates with internal teams to gather necessary information, monitors application progress, and manages deadlines and budgets.
• Maintains accurate records of applications and awards.
• Facilitates all aspects of the contract and grant process through discussions and correspondence with sponsor officers, faculty, staff, researchers, and other administrative units at IU throughout the life of the project with a greater focus on post-award processing.
• Advises faculty and staff on IU's proposals process and policies, budgeting policies, and financial policies and procedures.
  
  

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in accounting, finance, business, non-profit management, or related field)
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in grants management or a related field
  
  

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills
  
  

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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