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Manages the full lifecycle of sponsored research awards, including proposal review and submission, post-award financial administration, budget reconciliation, invoicing, financial reporting, compliance, audits, and sponsor communication. Advises investigators and administrators on funding requirements, monitors account balances and effort commitments, processes reimbursements, and supports research administration policy development. The role requires extensive grants management experience in higher education, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with financial, proposal submission, and reporting systems.

Develops and edits persuasive content for websites, brochures, emails, newsletters, and campaigns supporting university branding, enrollment, and strategic initiatives. Creates stories featuring students, faculty, alumni, and research; maintains brand voice; adapts messaging for segmented audiences; conducts interviews; and collaborates with communications, marketing, academic, and administrative teams. The role requires translating complex science, healthcare, and education topics into accessible content while applying SEO, content marketing, and editorial best practices.

Administers employee benefits, leave programs, accommodations, workers’ compensation, enrollments, and compliance reporting. Supports employees with benefits and payroll inquiries, conducts orientations, manages benefits communications and audits, coordinates with insurers and brokers, and assists with annual enrollment, process improvements, and backup payroll duties using ADP Workforce Now.

Provides shared administrative support to the Chicago Medical School Dean’s Office and departments. Responsibilities include calendar and meeting coordination, document preparation, file maintenance, event and ceremony support, academic and CME program administration, purchasing and expense processing, budget tracking, onboarding, and customer service. The role supports multiple leaders and projects in a fast-paced academic environment and may require occasional evening or Saturday work.