a) Mechanics and support of the third party, Comprehensive Rate Information System (CRIS), software used to calculate the F&A rate proposals and University Administration Calculation for all three Universities.

b) Installation of CRIS software updates.

c) Guidance in preparation and upload of various data into CRIS tables.

d) Preparation of F&A proposal reports generated from CRIS.

e) Guidance and support for the offices' numerous Microsoft Access databases using EDW and REPTPROD including annual costing databases (expenditures and fixed assets).

f) Webi and Eddie report issues, updates, or redesign.

g) Testing of software (i.e. CRIS, Web Central, Microsoft Access, etc.) when necessary.

h) Reengineering and development of Costing IT systems as needed.

i) Security access and reporting for costing staff.

j) Website updates and/or reengineering.

1. Provide leadership for training functions of the costing office including:

a) Service Activity Web Based Training updates.

b) Service Activity Advanced (SAA) Training.

c) Updates of SAA User Guidelines.

d) Training related to IT systems for Costing staff as determined necessary.

1. Provide oversight and support to university departments in the development of service center activities. Includes service rate reviews and participation on service rate committees as requested.
2. Provides oversight and support for tuition remission rate calculations.
3. Provides oversight and support for fringe benefit rate studies.
4. Provides oversight and support in the preparation of the University of Illinois F&A indirect cost rate studies.
5. Provides supervision and mentoring to coordinators.
6. Provides support to campus departments regarding federal costing issues, including faculty and administrators. Includes keeping abreast of federal cost principles and regulations.
7. Assists in preparation of responses to audit findings, special reports, and requests for information.
8. Participates in establishing and revising campus costing policies as needed. Includes providing recommendations for such policies and monitoring of policies to maintain compliance with Federal regulations.
9. Other duties and responsibilities as appropriate for an Assistant Director position.