[Hiring] Grants Proposal Coordinator @Carle Health

Role Description

As part of the Office of Grants Management, the Pre-Award Coordinator supports Carle Health System's externally funded programs by providing pre- and post-award sponsored project support to ensure compliance with OMB 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance as well as compliance with grant and institution specific requirements. This individual is primarily responsible for administration of various activities associated with the submission of externally sponsored awards in collaboration with funding agencies, grantee departments, program directors, and leadership. This position will utilize professional judgment, independence, and discretion to serve as a grants point of contact for Carle under guidance from the Executive Director of Grants Administration.

• Assist grantee departments with the submission and management of their externally funded programs and accounts.
• Work with Carle's Office of Grants Management, leadership, and staff to develop and maintain dynamic record-keeping and reporting systems for sponsored project data, enabling strategic planning and growth for Carle's sponsored programs.

Responsibilities

• Designated official to submit grant proposals to external sponsors on behalf of Carle Health (including applications for new awards, renewals, continuations, supplements, and extensions).
• Interpret agency guidelines and regulations for funding opportunities with federal and private sponsors and advise applicant departments on requirements, terms, and conditions of submitting an application.
• Review proposal budget and narrative and confirm institutional commitments and operational feasibility.
• Prepare and assist with administrative information and requirements.
• Prepare and assist with proposal and progress report documents including budget development and justification, biosketches, other support, letters of support, and other required documentation.
• Review and maintain various reports to effectively monitor the award lifecycle and monitor financial activity for grant accounts to ensure compliance with internal and external policies and that all transactions comply with project budgets and agreements.
• Review financial reports and analyses to assist program directors with the administration and development of their sponsored programs.
• Assist the program directors when budget revisions or award amendments are needed.
• Represent Carle Health during internal and external audits, in collaboration with Carle’s Accounting and Compliance units.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Office of Grants Management to improve tracking and reporting of grant proposals and awards.
• Assist with writing grant policies, operational procedures, and training.
• Participate in national meetings and conferences related to grants accounting and financial administration.

Qualifications

• Certifications: None specified
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field (Required)
• Work Experience: Related field

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

Company Description

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

• Nearly 17,000 team members and providers support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.
• Includes eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers.
• Developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.
• Carle hospitals hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
• Opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.