Sponsored Research Business Analyst - School of Chemical Sciences (College of LAS)

About the role

The Sponsored Research Business Analyst (SRBA) manages financial and regulatory aspects of sponsored research grants, contracts, and subcontracts throughout the sponsored project lifecycle in a nationally recognized top-volume research environment for the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to faculty in Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering throughout the proposal submission process to federal and non-federal sponsors.
• Interpret and apply sponsor and campus guidelines, assist with complex budget and budget justification preparation, and serve as a liaison between the faculty and SPA Pre-Award.
• Collaborate 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.
• Aid incoming faculty in facilitating sponsored project transfers from other institutions and/or agencies.
• 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.
• Aid faculty in completing reporting requirements and requesting modifications to awards, such as no cost extensions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position.
• Two years of professional experience in a university, research, government, or business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional research administration experience.
• Illinois Certified Research Administrator certification.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Appointment Information

• This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5040 - Grants and Contracts Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis.
• The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date.
• The budgeted salary range for the position is $55,000 - $65,000.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
• Hybrid work options may be available for this position after an initial on-site training period, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

• Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 8, 2026.
• To be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.
• In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.
• Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
• If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.