[Hiring] Sponsored Program Administrators @Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Role Description

Conduct award setup duties for all forms of sponsored projects, including Federal, non-Federal/foundation, and industry funding. Perform non-financial oversight of sponsored research awards and other sponsored activities made through grants, contracts and subawards so that awards are error-free and compliant with Federal, State, and local regulations. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating, and issuing outbound subawards including routing for execution.
• Preparing outbound subawards utilizing institutionally approved templates and budget review to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Providing consistent and professional communications with subrecipient organizations, acceptance of grant, contract and subaward agreements.
• Conducting award setup activities across the organization for a variety of sponsored project award types using ERA software.
• Issuing, negotiating, and executing all varieties of outbound agreements providing financial assistance to external partners.
• Conducting duties in accordance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Managing professional deadlines and performing final compliance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Research, Financial Management, Public Health or Research Administration or closely related field.
• 2 years of experience in scientific research administration required.
• Experience with federal grant administration and Notices of Award, ERA software, applying Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), professional deadline management.
• Drug screen and background check required.

Requirements

• May work remotely, various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. (HQ: Chicago, IL).

Benefits

• 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:
• 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.