For full consideration, follow application instructions as outlined. Applicant materials should be sent directly to hr@iwu.edu.

Illinois Wesleyan University seeks a full-time Grants Officer. Reporting to the Provost, this position will anchor university-wide efforts to maximize its external funding resources in alignment with university priorities; involved in pre-award, post-award, and all related activities related to grant seeking and award management. This is a full-time, 12 month position. While the role is intended to be primarily on-site, we recognize the value of flexibility and are open to considering a hybrid work arrangement for the right candidate, subject to operational need. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Prospecting for funding opportunities to support both individual research projects as well as broader, departmental/divisional/institutional initiatives
• Working closely with administrators, faculty, and staff to maintain focus and forward momentum in the proposal development and writing process to meet submission deadlines
• Collaborating with principal investigators/program directors (PIs/PDs) to build budgets that are compliant with funder and institutional policies and guidelines
• Supporting proposal development by securing institutional data needed to support the application
• Working with principal investigators and program directors to ensure compliance with external guidelines and regulations
• Participate as an ex officio member of the Research Advisory Committee and the Faculty Development Committee. In addition, will provide insights on appropriate programming in the Thorpe Center for Faculty Development to advance a grant-seeking culture among our faculty.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred
• 3 years related experience; proposal writing and grant administration
• Strong experience interacting (pre-award, submission, and post-award) with federal and private funders such as NSF, NIH, DoEd, NEH, NEA, HHMI, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring post-award compliance for project outcomes and budget expenditures
• Familiarity with non-profit and fund accounting, FASB, GAAP, government grants, external audits, and single audit experience preferred

Application Information:

Please download the application at . In addition, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. Submit to:

Email:

Illinois Wesleyan University

Human Resources, Holmes 209

1312 N. Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

Fax: 309-556-1710

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Salary $62-$68k, based on experience

Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you sent all requested applicant materials directly to hr@iwu.edu?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Grant writing: 3 years (Required)
• Grant administration: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bloomington, IL 61701