Department
BSD ADM - Pre Award - Coordinators
About the Department
Job Summary
The Pre-award Coordinator assists in pre-award activities within the BSD Research Administration Office including reviewing proposal guidelines; collecting, composing, and/or preparing administrative components of proposal submissions such as biosketches and other support; developing and submitting NIH non-competing applications/progress reports; and processing material transfer agreements and data use agreements.
Responsibilities
Ensures timely and accurate submission of competitive and non-competitive proposals and renewals to University Research Administration.
Ensures that all applications meet agency and University guidelines, published time tables, and deadlines.
Assists in pre-award activities including account creation, regulatory compliance monitoring, salary allocations and effort reporting, lab order processing, invoice preparation, payment processing, cost center charges, cost transfers, summer salary processing, grant projections, grant closing processes and account closing.
Assists in preparation of summaries for Principal investigators of grant projections and responds to questions from Principal Investigators.
Coordinates and ensures completion of annual, final, and ad hoc financial requirements and keeps the Principal Investigator informed of progress.
Interacts with University Research Administration, Faculty, Department Pre-Award Staff, Department Human Resources, Pre/Post Award staff in other departments and Financial Services Office personnel.
Assists in pre-award activities including reading proposal guidelines; collecting, composing, and/or preparing administrative components of proposal submissions; preparing applications, performing funding searches, developing and preparing budgets, and monitoring regulatory compliance requirements.
Assists in post-award activities including account creation, regulatory compliance monitoring, salary allocations and effort reporting, lab order processing, invoice preparation, payment processing, cost center charges, cost transfers, summer salary processing, grant projections, grant closing processes and account closing.
Supports the timely and accurate submission of competitive and non-competitive proposals and renewals to University Research Administration. Checks that all applications meet agency and University guidelines, published time tables, and deadlines.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience in administration, accounting or grant and contracts strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Strong computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of accounting.
Financial skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact.
Strong time management skills, including ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks.
Ability to maintain effectiveness under deadlines.
Knowledge of research methods and funding sources.
Knowledge of federal and University regulations for grant management.
Working Conditions
Office environment at Donnelley Biological Sciences Learning Center.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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.
Benefits Eligible
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Skills Required
- Vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in a related field
- 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Bachelor's Degree
- Previous experience in administration, accounting, or grants and contracts
- Strong computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Knowledge of accounting and federal and University regulations for grant management
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong organizational/time management skills
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
