Title: Grant Budgeting Analyst Location: Grand Forks United States Job Description: - 498171 - CEM Research Institute - Accounting/Finance - Grants/Contracts - Full-time Staff Salary/Position Classification - $55,000+ annual, Exempt - 40 hours per week - This position offers a hybrid schedule with two remote workdays per week, with flexibility based on individual needs. Purpose of Position As a key member of the College of Engineering & Mines Research Support Unit, the Grant Budgeting Analyst plays a vital role in transforming research ideas into successful, funded projects. This position partners closely with faculty and staff to develop strong, competitive funding proposals while helping translate complex sponsor requirements into clear, workable strategies. A major part of the role involves building thoughtful, accurate budgets and justifications that reflect and strengthen the research vision behind each proposal. Beyond proposal development, the Grant Budgeting Analyst supports the broader research lifecycle by facilitating smooth award setup and ensuring projects are positioned for a successful start. The role also works with with research administration and maintaining organized tracking systems that keep departmental activity running efficiently and transparently. Duties & Responsibilities Assist faculty and staff in preparing and submitting external funding proposals - Contact funding agencies concerning specific programs, eligibility, grant preparation guidelines, etc. - Assist staff with interpreting funding agency guidelines and restrictions. Develops a checklist & guide for researchers, which includes the requirements. - Aid in proposal development and clearance of proposals and budgets in accordance with policies, federal regulations, and funder guidelines. - Review applications for internal and external funding for completeness and facilitate adherence to institutional and agency policy and procedures prior to submission, recommending changes as needed. - Review Cost Share Requirement to verify - Verify any subcontracts listed in the proposal have appropriate documentation - Assist researchers in the generation of letters of support consistent with the guidelines of the proposal call - Assist researchers in preparing all relevant files in the proper format as requested in the proposal call and assist the researcher in uploading these documents to grants.gov, research.gov, or other proposal systems - Act as the budget advisor on grant proposal teams - Act as liaison with central research administration offices - Work with the technical editor to ensure resumes and current and pending support are up to date and in the required format - Maintain documentation of all concept papers, preproposals, and proposals submitted by CEM Participate in Grant Award Setup - Once awarded, review proposal details and adjust parameters as necessary. - Verify/Revise budget from proposal submission and submit to Grants & Contracts for PeopleSoft setup. - Coordinate effort with project researchers - Lead meeting with Post Award Specialist, PIs, Faculty Support Manager, and Dean's Office Support Specialist as appropriate to pass information from the proposal for proper tracking and setup for the project. - Provide assistance to the Post-Award Team as needed to initiate initial salary projections and payroll setup. Prepare proposal and grant-related reports - Maintain documentation of all concept papers, preproposals, and proposals submitted by CEM by providing updates of submission as a function of submitting researchers and the department - Track the success ratio within UND's proposal tracking system - Track cost share commitments Grant Update Reports • Assist Post-Award Analyst in the development & distribution of monthly reports. Required Competencies - Strong communication skills (written and oral) - Strong attention to detail skills - Excellent organizational and prioritization skills - Ability to multi-task and manage complex administrative processes - Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills - Ability to solve issues independently - Ability to work collaboratively across all institutional lines - The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff with tact and diplomacy Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree or 5 years of directly related experience - Accounting experience - Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Excel, and Outlook - Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

• Analyze daily bank information and monitor daily cash balances to ensure liquidity and meet financial obligations. • Manage fee funds and ensure proper up to date records of the Company’s bank accounts. • Payment processing – Initiates, validates and execute payments (ACH, Wires, Checks) • Review and reconcile payments, identify discrepancies, and coordinate bank and internal teams to resolve issues. • Bank Account management – Support account opening, maintenance, and updates, including KYC, and ensuring accurate records. • Assist with forecasting, analyzing, and reporting cash flow projections to senior management • Collect and analyze data from internal and external sources to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements. • Serve as a key contact for internal partners when cash-related issues arise, providing timely resolutions. • Work closely with departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Controllership, Business Development and Practices to ensure smooth cash operations. • Participate in corporate finance activities, such as mergers and acquisitions, due diligence reporting, and related integration tasks • Guide and mentor junior staff, sharing expertise in cash management.

Title: Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst II Location: Freehold, NJ, US Regular Full-Time Requisition ID: 2722 Salary Range:$109,490.00 To $164,234.00 Annually Job Description: Summary: Conducts complex credit investigations and analyzes credit information pertaining to commercial loans. Prepares credit analysis memorandums for presentation to lending and credit officers or loan committees. Provides guidance to credit analysts, Associate Development Program personnel and assistance to loan officers as needed. Furnishes information relative to credit inquiries. Job Responsibilities: Credit Analysis and Development - Develops and analyzes credit information for use by lending and credit officers or committees in the making of lending decisions on new, renewal, or extension loans.Credit Analysis - Reviews all pertinent credit and financial information - Analyzes financial statements. - Prepares credit analysis memorandums to determine credit-worthiness of commercial loan applicants. - Exercises conservative judgement in approving Commercial Credit transactions or making recommendations for approval of these transactions to higher authorities. Loan Officer Support - Works directly with lending, business development and credit officers in structuring complex commercial borrowing transactions. - Reviews Precision Lender reports to ensure that transactions meet required minimum return on equity and return on asset standards. Annual File Reviews - Performs portfolio maintenance responsibilities such as the preparation of annual credit file reviews. Team Development - Supervises and provides training to credit analysts. Other Responsibilities - Performs other duties as may be assigned. Job Requirements: - A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related field required. - Minimum of 7 years experience as a Senior Commercial Credit Analyst required. - Current or prior lending authority required - Working knowledge and understanding of commercial loan products, policies, procedures and federal regulations. - Strong aptitude for figures and accuracy. - Proven problem solving, decision making, underwriting and analytical skills. - Demonstrated knowledge of applied accounting and finance concepts as well as proficiency in performing detailed financial analyses. - Ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently under time constraints. - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with good organizational and time management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrated proficiency with computer software including MS Office applications and other specialized credit analysis and lending software. - Integrity, initiative, and a proven work ethic. Columbia Bank offers the following benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory. - Bonus programs. - Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP). - Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D). - Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time. - Paid Sick Time. - Bank Holidays. - Employees may participate in the 401k program. Schedule: - This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home, based on business needs. This arrangement may change without notice.

• Provide objective analysis and sound judgment with the application of principles and techniques to evaluate and report project performance throughout the entire project lifecycle • Work with Project Managers and Program Managers to collect data for reporting on project progress for both cost and schedule • Review baseline and progress schedules, time impact analysis, recommend negotiation strategies • Develop, analyze, and assess construction cost and critical path method (CPM) schedule data • Perform pre-construction and construction cost estimates • Lead and participate in contract, financial, and schedule negotiations • Conduct risk interviews, develop risk registers, and calculate quantitative cost and schedule risk • Develop dashboards for reporting cost and schedule performance for projects and programs