Assistant Director of Grants and Finance

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Full time
About the Role

The University of Chicago is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Grants and Finance in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. This senior administrator will play a critical role in overseeing faculty portfolios, including sponsored research administration, budget and forecasting, procurement, capital expenditures, and payroll.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with leadership, faculty, and program staff to achieve strategic objectives, including increasing the sponsored research portfolio and strengthening management and monitoring of sponsored research projects.
  • Serve as a liaison between internal units, such as Financial Services, University Research Administration, and Procurement Services, to ensure financial data is captured for sponsor-funded research projects.
  • Lead comprehensive administrative support for sponsored programs and research, including proposal development, grant writing, and editing.
  • Oversee administration of PME faculty services related to grant writing, editing, identifying funding opportunities, proposal management, training, and grantsmanship.
  • Develop and analyze metrics to track financial trends and make sound financial forecasts based on understanding complex finances within academic units.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research administration, financial management, and grant writing. They will possess excellent organizational, operational, and financial management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and external agencies. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in a similar role are required.



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