Job ID359292 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyFinance Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8223GR Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job PLEASE NOTE, THIS OPENING IS ALSO POSTED AS A FINANCE PROFESSIONAL 2 - GRANTS AND RESEARCH, SEE JOB #359291. ONLY ONE POSITION WILL BE FILLED. The School of Public Health division of Epidemiology and Community Health is seeking applications for a full-time (40 hours per week) Finance Professional 3 - Grants/Research (8223GR Finance Professional 3 - Grants & Research Financial Administration) position. Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience and internal equity: $67,000-$85,000 Work Arrangements: Hybrid, onsite location is West Bank Office Building (WBOB) 1300 2nd Street S, Minneapolis, West Bank campus. We offer a that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff and partners we serve. While this position is currently expected to work on campus 2-3 days per work, flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. The School of Public Health is and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities. Please note: At this time, the University's employment site is limited in how it collects applicant demographic information. Applicants are encouraged to provide their pronouns and/or preferred name within their attached application materials. This Finance Professional 3 position is an integral component to the Epidemiology and Community Health Division Finance team. Key responsibilities: Financial Research Award Management and Analysis (60%) Effort Coordinator (20%) General Financial Operations & Oversight (15%) Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Detailed Description of Responsibilities: Financial Research Award Management and Analysis (60%) Responsible for a portfolio of faculty members' sponsored research and university non-sponsored research support accounts and related activity. This includes accounting budget and report preparation, general accounting, reconciliations, compliance and auditing, and approving or denying expenditures based on existing administrative requirements and policies. Regularly meet with faculty to review status of accounts and develop individualized financial projections and reports, including providing regular financial management and oversight to faculty accounts to monitor issues, identify and solve problems, and improve financial project management. Problem-solving post-award grants management issues and working collaboratively with individuals across all levels of the organization, or outside the organization such as sponsors, collaborating institutions, subaward institutions, service providers, or contractors/consultants, to recommend solutions. Interpret award regulations and provide support and recommendations regarding administrative requests to the sponsor such as submission of re-budget requests, no-cost extension letters, changes to key personnel, requests for carryover of unspent funds, budget short falls/overruns, as well as subaward activity (e.g. contract set up and amendments) Provide support in receiving continuing funding for the award (UMN as subcontractor, amendments etc.), including personnel reports for periodic grant requirements, preparing a grant budget as needed for post-award purposes, and setting up a Peoplesoft budget Maintain and update post-award grant data records in Division grants database from setup through closeout. Work with SFR (Sponsored Financial Reporting) to analyze detailed reports provided to sponsors for accuracy. Work with SPA (Sponsored Projects Administration) to ensure award requirements are met and ensure re earch grants are closed out properly. Serve as a certified approver (must be certified within one year if not already) for externally funded research expenditures. Effort Coordinator (20%) Serve as effort manager for assigned faculty portfolio to include policy guidance, audit and oversight of effort statements in regards to commitments, salary cap issues, and timely processing. Communicate regularly with Principal Investigators and project staff, including collaborating units, sponsored and non-sponsored personnel effort, request any necessary distribution changes, and/or correcting Retro transactions from departmental payroll administrator, and setup up required cost-share/Federal salary cap correctly. Assure that deadlines are met, tasks processed, communication shared, and training provided. Manage and update faculty effort commitment information using internal processes and systems. Communicate regularly with faculty regarding their effort and proactively identify and resolve issues. General Financial Operations & Oversight (15%) In collaboration with other staff, identify and implement process improvements related to sponsored projects management in the Division In collaboration with other staff, identify and implement process improvements related to sponsored and non-sponsored accounting. Provide input on internal subaward processes, contracts for professional services, award tracking, closeout and compliance. Provide input on purchasing and accounting activity: accounting processes and procedures, overall financial compliance, evaluation of workload issues and tasks, training and orientation of accounting and purchasing personnel, analyze and improve workflows; serve as a resource to colleagues and faculty on financial matters, identify areas for improvement. Support the identification and reporting of federally certified targeted businesses as a requirement of our contract terms and conditions and Small Business Plan; provide regular communications to aid the Division in meeting these requirements Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Participates regularly in professional development activities such as Grant Management User Network, Sponsored Project Symposium, Certified Approver Community of Practice, and other and University grant and financial training opportunities. Builds relationships with colleagues beyond the Division to share best practices. Represent division and college on work groups and committees; attend appropriate training and meetings to stay current on University, state, and federal regulations and systems. Qualifications All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree in accounting or related field plus at least 4 years of work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 8 years. Experience with grants and contracts. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability as a self-starter who takes initiative, acts independently, and confidently. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve complex problems. Demonstrated strong service orientation. Demonstrated... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. 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