Department
BSD ADM - Research Administration
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Team Management:
Supervise and lead a team of pre-award administrators, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration within the team.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for team members.
Set team goals, evaluate performance, and provide feedback and additional training to ensure adherence to team standards.
Implementation of Policies/SOPs:
Working directly with the Director of Pre-Award, implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) in alignment with institutional guidelines and federal regulations.
Regularly review and update policies to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and best practices.
Provide feedback to the Director of Pre-Award on policies and opportunities for process improvement to streamline pre-award processes and team efficiency.
Complex Submission Support:
Provide oversight for complex grant and contract proposals prepared within the division.
Offer expertise and support to the primary research administrator assigned to that opportunity to facilitate appropriate support to the faculty. Help develop timeline and roles/responsibilities for administrators supporting this submission to ensure the submission is of high-quality and compliant with institutional and sponsor policies.
Unit Reviews:
Conduct divisional review of proposals routed within the division. Identify changes required for compliance with divisional and institutional best practices and policies.
Provide feedback to the administrator on the proposal to provide immediate and practical instruction on areas for improvement.
Based on patterns seen within reviews, identify enhancements to SOPs or additional training that may be needed for the pre-award team.
Support Training Initiatives:
Work with the Director of Pre-award to develop and deliver training programs for faculty, researchers, and administrators on pre-award processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
Stay informed about changes in regulations and help disseminate relevant information to the division about policy changes.
Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.
Remains current with agency and regulatory changes. Plans for department/unit compliance with University, Divisional and Department policies and procedures and implements corrective actions for issues identified.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's Degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
Extensive experience in research administration, grants management, or a related field strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Strong leadership and managerial skills, with a track record of successfully leading teams.
Proficiency in grant proposal development, including budget preparation and narrative writing.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to research administration.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Familiarity with research administration software and systems.
Commitment to the University of Chicago's mission and values.
Working Conditions
Office Environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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