Budget Analyst
Budget Analyst - DOM, College of Medicine
Hiring Department: DOM Administration
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1030642
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting Close Date: February 27, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000.00 - 70,000.00 / Annual Salary
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Under minimal administrative direction, the Budget Analyst will manage the financial activities for funded research for assigned divisions within the Department of Medicine. Duties may include, but are not limited to, administration of research budgets and related fiscal planning; data planning; maintenance and analysis; providing assistance in grants and reports.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages all post-award operational finances for sponsored projects and negotiates sponsor payments for clinical trials and subcontractors. Creates, revises, and manages customized and special reports for the assigned divisions and sponsoring grant agencies. Analyzes and disseminates reports and interprets results for departmental administrators and sponsoring agencies.
- Initiates develops, and executes pre-award documentation for submission; Reviews documentation for critical errors and corrects according to internal and external submission guidelines. Assist in the development of budgets and budget justifications for grant proposals by forecasting funds to support research expenditures.
- Reviews, interprets, and counsels principal investigators and departmental administrators on regulatory policies and procedures; communicates and ensures compliance with internal, federal, and sponsoring organizations’ rules and regulations.
- Operates as a liaison to internal (OSP) units and external (VA, grant sponsoring agencies) agencies, cultivating collaborative relationships and serving as a representative of the assigned divisions.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
A. course work in accounting, business administration, finance, statistics, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
B. work experience in budgeting, financial management, or closely related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting reports
- Ability to evaluate complex budget problems
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports
- Ability to deal tactfully with controversial problems
To Apply: For fullest consideration apply at:https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14319?c=uic Please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
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