Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Job Description

The Assoc Dir Research Support Office provides administrative leadership, strategic planning and operational management for the Research Grants Specialist, Research Financial Portfolio Manager, and Research Administrative Manager teams and the stakeholders at-large while managing the award life-cycle support processes. This position supports the Director by disseminating job critical information and resources, developing, and implementing training programs, proposing process improvements to enhance efficiencies, and promoting collaboration with cross-functional teams This position will have responsibility and oversight over budgets, reporting, human resources processes, and general administrative support.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Advises the Director on staffing needs for the Research Grants Specialist, Research Financial Portfolio Manager and Research Administrative Manager teams.

Responsible for coordination of onboarding, training, and evaluating team members.

Manages the daily operations of the Manager, Proposal Services team and Manager, Clinical Science Post Award Support.

In coordination with managers, plans the professional development needs for the Research Grants Specialist (RGS), Research Financial Portfolio Manager (RFPM) and Research Administrative Manager (RAM) teams.

Responsible for managing team metrics and distributions of workloads, in conjunction with Director, RSO across the Research Grants Specialist (RGS), Research Financial Portfolio Manager (RFPM) and Research Administrative Manager (RAM) teams, and for ensuring adequate support is in place during high volume deliverable deadlines.

Manages the development of onboarding materials and other forms of training documentation as needed to address knowledge gaps and encourage employee growth and development.

Reviews organizational training needs for a variety of constituents (Faculty, Staff, other RA Teams), develops and conducts training as identified.

Shares knowledge and expertise on matters pertaining to the Award Lifecycle operations at Lurie Children’s.

Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Sponsored Research Finance Office, Research Business Operations, Finance, ORIC, OCCT, and clinical operations staff in research processes related to RSO’s role in operational and financial concerns.

Develops efficient processes for award lifecycle operations across partner teams and between grants team members and PIs.

Prepares and disseminates reports, including but not limited to metric reports as requested by Director RSO, Manne Research Institute leadership, and faculty.

Ability to hire, fire, and complete performance evaluations.

Other job functions as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years or more years of experience with operational research management & leadership

NIH/HHS experience preferred.

CRA, CPRA, or CFRA preferred.

Demonstrated mentoring and training skills for a variety of audiences from faculty to research administrators.

Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership for team personnel, to a variety of internal and external contacts and to interact effectively with physicians, PI’s, and other medical center personnel.

Ability to establish priorities and to react to a large number of requests and needs.

Proficient in Microsoft office and related software tools; prefer experience training and using electronic research administration systems, including Cayuse Research Suite.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$99,840.00-$164,736.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

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

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org