Budget Analyst III Office of Sponsored Programs

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The
Office of Sponsored Programs
invites applications for a
Budget Analyst III
to join their team. Working independently, the employee assigned to this position will consult with staff, faculty, campus administrators and sponsor representatives in such areas as research procedures, policies, and best practices for post award administration. With deep expertise in research administration or accounting, this individual will support development of training materials and directly train campus staff about sponsored agreements policies and practices. The individual must be organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and possess the following:
Ability to process approval and compliance forms as required
Maintain compliance with University, state, federal, and sponsor regulations
Develop thorough knowledge of sponsored program administration rules and regulations
The person will review and negotiate awards with sponsors, prepare agreements for institutional negotiation and acceptance, and perform oversight and professional accounting for a high volume of grant, contract, and cooperative agreement activities. This position reports to the Manager, Post Award Services.
Required Skills
Possess knowledge and understanding of all aspects of post award administration
Expert resource within OSP and across campus in matters of post award administration
The individual must have effective interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills, including the ability to lead departmental trainings and work with diverse individuals
The person must apply expert knowledge to support OSP in administering some of the university's most complex or high-risk grants
Demonstrated organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment
Demonstrated knowledge of budget management practices and procedures
Demonstrated ability to understand contract language
Demonstrated skill in simple excel formulas and calculations and an understanding of personal computers and software related to word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)
Minimum Required Experience
High School diploma and seven years of related professional experience; or a college degree and five years of related professional experience.
About the Office of Sponsored Programs and UM
OSP administers institutional external funding (contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, etc.) and ensures that such sponsored projects comply with internal controls and applicable policies and regulations. Responsible for the lifecycle of sponsored programs, OSP activities include proposal development, proposal submission, award negotiation, and award management and closeout, as well as mitigation of audit risk. Browse the top level navigation to learn more.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Budget Analyst III
Position Number:
069550
Department:
Office of Sponsored Programs
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary:
$22.503/hr
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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