Research Grants Specialist

16 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing pre-award activities related to federal and foundation sponsored research studies. The successful candidate will work closely with principal investigators to prepare applications for funding, develop budgets, and manage existing grants and contracts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist principal investigators in preparing applications for funding, including budget development and management of existing grants and contracts.
  • Implement and interpret research and financial policies and procedures in conjunction with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
  • Work with faculty to identify new federal and foundation funding opportunities, provide insight on funding terms and conditions, and submission requirements.
  • Manage all pending proposals and timelines within current deadlines.
  • Coordinate with the OSP to facilitate award negotiations and execution, as well as sub-award agreement creation and monitoring.
  • Responsible for timely assembly and production of annual federal/sponsor progress reports, just in time submissions, no-cost extensions, contract amendments, and assists in the completion of required reports with OSP.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of research award administration experience.
  • Demonstrated working experience with computer-based proposal management systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to the demands of multiple investigators with a large number of diverse research studies.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, cost accounting standards, indirect cost rate application, FAR, and CFR required.
  • Prior experience with Cayuse 424/SP preferred.
  • Ability to work independently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits

For full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid group term life and disability.
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • 403(b) with a 5% employer match.
  • Various voluntary benefits, including:
    • Supplemental Life, AD&D, and Disability.
    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
    • Tuition assistance.
    • Student loan servicing and support.
    • Adoption benefits.
    • Backup Childcare and Eldercare.
    • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
    • Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities.
    • Discount purchasing program.
About Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

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