SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (IN-SOCW-IUINA)

The Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW), founded in 1911, is a university-wide system school with CSWE-accredited MSW and BSW Programs since 1923 and 1975 respectively, reaffirmed in 2021. School headquarters are located in Indianapolis at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) with programs on 7 IU campuses. IUSSW enrolls approximately 1,800 students across programs (PhD, MSW, BSW) and campuses.

Guided by an authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the IUSSW is nationally and internationally recognized for educating leaders of tomorrow through community-engaged practice, research, and partnerships to positively impact individuals and society.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers grant preparation, grant submission, departmental commitments, regulatory compliance, and post award account management for Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW).
• Oversees grants including external awards as well as IU awards and IUSSW awards.
• Facilitates the execution of external contracts for IUSSW.
• Compiles documents necessary for submission for the Office of Research Administration.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliation to analyze and monitor budgets and expenses.
• Analyzes faculty support on grants, approving course buy-outs.
• Provides accrual and analytical reporting for Principal Inverstigator's (PI).

General Responsibilities

• Advises faculty on long-term financial viability of department/center given multiple grants and contracts from various sources with differing project end dates.
• Locates and identifies sources of outside funding on own accord.
• Develops budget proposals and monitors the resulting awards received for academic and research projects and programs.
• Interprets regulations and guidelines of multiple programs funding with complex and broad guidelines for spending.
• Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations.
• Requests or approves amendments to contract terms or contract extensions.
• Prepares bids or request for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.
• Ensures compliance with sponsor terms, university policies/procedures and federal/state regulations.

This position is posted at the Advanced Career Level but may be filled at the Career Level depending on the candidate’s qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Advanced Requirements
EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Preferred

• Master's degree in relevant field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• Federal grant experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Preferred

• Strong problem-solving and analytic skills
• Strong computer software skills, especially Microsoft Excel

Career Requirements
EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Preferred

• Master's degree in relevant field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of relevant experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Strong problem-solving and analytic skills
• Strong computer software skills, especially Microsoft Excel

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IUPUI campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

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

$70,000 - $72,000

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

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Administration

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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