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Apply for Job Job ID364199 LocationDuluth Job FamilyFinance Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8222GR Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job This position is part of the UMD Office of Budget and Analysis (OBA) and supports the Swenson College of Science and Engineering (SCSE) as a Grants/Research Finance Professional. This position is an integral member of the SCSE Finance Team, performing post-award financial management for an assigned portfolio of faculty. This individual will work closely with the other members of the SCSE finance team as well as with faculty and their personnel to manage and facilitate grant activities. They will offer guidance and expertise on budgeting, compliance, electronic data and file management and reporting. Salary Range: $53,393.60 - $60,0000 Flexible work arrangements are available for this position and may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Essential Functions Financial Management - Sponsored Projects 90% Post-award management of extramural and internal awards Coordinate with pre-award staff to establish proposal budgets and ensure transition from pre- to post-award Coordinate with SPA/SFR for reporting, communications, amendments, and close-out Prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports for proactive award management Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with PIs to advise on financial status of projects; identify budget issues, communicate with project staff, and facilitate changes and corrections Coordinate effort certification; maintain payroll distributions Audit financial activity for compliance Maintain sponsored chart of accounts; process cost transfers Financial Management Non-sponsored 5% Financial management of discretionary funds for assigned portfolio of faculty Customer Service and Department-wide Development 5%: Contribute as a team member in the delivery of services and administration of the SCSE FSO by participating in planning, evaluating, and executing department activities and initiatives. Attend training sessions to maintain competence and ability to perform functions of the position. Attend Grant Management User Network (GMUN) meetings and Sponsored Project Symposium. Participate in college-wide and department staff/team meetings, professional development, training, and events. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree plus two years of professional work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a higher education research environment. Demonstrated experience working with grants. Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply the U of MN financial policies and procedures. Experience with University of MN Enterprise Financial System (EFS), HRMS, UMN financial and accounting structure, and reporting systems. Please note: all required qualifications must be documented on application materials. About the Department The Swenson College of Science and Engineering (SCSE) is organized into 10 academic departments, 3 college-wide research centers and multiple administrative and support units. The Financial Services Office (FSO) is a hybrid cluster model, including clustered processing and administration for the Swenson College of Science and Engineering on the Duluth Campus. The FSO provides high-quality consistent and timely finance services to clients within SCSE. As an administrative service unit within SCSE, FSO is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and continually improving client services while upholding ethics and integrity standards. Learn more about us by visiting our website: https://scse.d.umn.edu. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of our career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). 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