Duties Responsibilities Pre-Award: Provide support and guidance to faculty in Chemistry and Chemical Biomolecular Engineering throughout the proposal submission process to federal and non-federal sponsors. This includes the interpretation and application of sponsor and campus guidelines, assisting with complex budget and budget justification preparation, and serving as a liaison between the faculty and SPA Pre-Award. Work collaboratively with campus units, inter-disciplinary researchers, and business offices at UIUC and other institutions during both the application and award execution process. Liaison between faculty and SPA through the processing of anticipated awards and the establishment of sponsored project accounts. Assist incoming faculty to facilitate sponsored project transfers from other institutions and/or agencies. Post-Award: Manage a post-award portfolio with an average of 60 active grants Communicate with faculty throughout the life of the sponsored project. Complete regular review of financial transactions, including equipment purchases and travel reimbursements, to ensure allowability and accuracy of transactions. Review personnel appointment requests for alignment with project. Complete monthly reconciliation of accounts. Proactively work with faculty to address potential issues. Assist faculty in completing reporting requirements and requesting modifications to awards, such as no cost extensions. Monitor awards to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, including faculty effort. Review and process subaward invoices and awards. Initiate award modifications as needed. Provide expenditure projections and forecast financial trends for faculty funding portfolios. Complete timely closeout of awards. Maintain required documents per University policy. Assist with the preparation of materials for audit purposes and responses to audit findings. Review and assist with progress reporting, while monitoring faculty efforts to ensure compliance with policies and award terms and conditions. General: Research and analyze information and data. Take independent action to solve problems and exercise individual authority based upon the level of knowledge and professional experience. Participate in continuing education opportunities or relevant professional certifications, including attending meetings and training to continue seeking best practices and policy information as it pertains to University, state, and federal regulations.