[Hiring] Contract Administrator II @Advocate Health

Role Description

Provides direct administrative support for research-related activities at the institution. Ensures proposals are submitted in a timely manner, tracks approval process, follows up on grants/contracts signature, and sets up awards. Ensures efficient data management and provides guidance on grant and contract parameters. Manages compliance by working with IRB, IACUC, & COI. These responsibilities span all aspects of the grants/contracts award lifecycle and all elements of pre-award planning and evaluation of business processes. Works as a member of a cohesive pre- and post-award, and contracts team, providing well-rounded support. Serves as primary customer service contact to clients (Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, sponsors, etc.) on a wide range of pre-award, post-award, contracting, and reporting issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience with one year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Pre-award, post-award or contracting skills preferred.

Requirements

• Expected to work at either the technical or non-technical competency level indicated for the respective area of clinical trial contracts, including but not limited to confidential disclosure agreements, clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements and data use/data sharing agreements.
• Supports faculty members and department administrators in the various stages of grant and/or contract life cycle.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of institutional cost policies and multiple funding agency guidelines including federal, state, private foundations, and associations.
• Understands the negotiation, documentation, and financial grants management process related to each stage of the grant and/or contract life cycle.
• Reviews financial information to ensure budgets and terms agree with grant or contract documentation and compliance with institution and granting agency requirements.
• Develops understanding of appropriateness of consultation with institutional management and/or Legal Department related to contract language, financial, and post-execution monitoring of agreements.
• Provides support and guidance to stakeholders for grants and/or contracts entered into by the institution.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding to fulfill reporting requirements of grants and/or contracts awarded.
• Represents and promotes the institution's research activities at meetings.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with stakeholders and provides needed support during the contract’s life cycle.
• Assists and supports the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the administration of contracts.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program