University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Pre-Award Administrator

Chicago, IL · Contract

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About the role

  • Pre-award activities include research, preparing applications, and editing proposals.
  • Post-award activities include compliance monitoring, payment processing, and salary allocations.
  • The Pre-Award Administrator will facilitate the development and initiation of research grants and contracts for faculty in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Attends institutional meetings that focus on grants management and establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with both internal and external agencies.
  • Performs other related work as needed. ​
  • The job provides professional support for pre-award and/or post-award activities relating to grant and contract proposals and funding within a department or unit.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • Experience with budgets, ledgers, invoices, and fiscal reporting.
  • Experience with accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of federal and non-federal grant and contract policies.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree.

Skills

  • Computer skills including word processing, database management, and spreadsheet skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Compensation

  • $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
  • The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.
  • Assists in the timely submission of required annual reports and continuation applications.
  • Serves as department contact for annual audits and agency site visits.

Benefits

  • Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Equal opportunity

  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
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