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Pre Award Administrator

University of Chicago (UC)

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Posted:
October 2, 2024
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

  • Works with faculty and staff to identify, prepare, and submit grant applications to federal and private sources and secure sponsored funding from federal and local granting agencies as well as foundations.

  • Assists in the timely submission of required annual reports and continuation applications.

  • Serves as a resource to Section administrators and post-award account administrator to ensure that award activities and spending adheres to award terms and conditions.

  • Attends institutional meetings that focus on grants management and establishes and maintains appropriate working relationships with both internal and external agencies.

  • Seeks new avenues for funding and grant opportunities and ensures that notices of relevant opportunities are brought to faculty attention. Works with sponsors to draft proposal budgets in accordance with University needs, with a moderate level of guidance and direction.

  • Prepares summaries of grants and effort allocations for Principal Investigators, meets with them and responds to their questions. Coordinates with other departments/units/divisions regarding multi investigator grants. Serves as department contact for annual audits and agency site visits.

  • Performs other related work as needed. â‹

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or science.


Experience:

  • Administrative, accounting, or grant and contract administration experience.

  • Budgets, ledgers, invoices, and fiscal reporting.

  • One or more aspects of sponsored program administration in a research environment.

  • Accounting systems.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, financial computing, and database software applications.

  • Mathematical aptitude.

Preferred Competencies

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

  • Work closely with senior University officials.

  • Independently complete projects on time and accurately with minimal supervision.

  • Flexibility and ability to work effectively under considerable time pressure.

Working Conditions

  • Work non-traditional hours.

Pay Range

  • $75,000 - $95,000

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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

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. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Internal Number: JR27817
About University of Chicago (UC)
One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, the University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, UChicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping UChicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.
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