Department

BSD NRB - Administration

About the Department

We study how the nervous system works – how it is built, how it operates on cellular and systems levels, how drugs affect it, and how it is damaged in neurodegenerative diseases. Our faculty members continue to make cutting edge contributions to neurobiology research, attracting significant research grants from leading government agencies and charitable foundations. At the same time, the Department of Neurobiology is dedicated to cultivating young scientists who will take up the quest for discovery to benefit future generations. Our laboratories are teeming with some of the brightest minds in the world, all directed at studying the complexities of the brain.

Job Summary

The job provides professional support for pre-award and/or post-award activities relating to grant and contract proposals and funding within a department or unit. Pre-award activities include research, preparing applications, and editing proposals. Post-award activities include compliance monitoring, payment processing, and salary allocations. Performs work with moderate guidance and utilizes knowledge of University and business drivers.

Responsibilities

Pre-Award

Works directly with the Principal Investigator to develop proposal budgets, in accordance with the needs of the research plan, Agency and Institutional Requirements.

Ensures all applications meet timely submission, renewal/continual amendments, ensuring timely submission of technical reports, just-in-time submissions, no-cost extensions and Agency required re-budgeting.

Coordinates with University Research Administration (URA), other departments/units/divisions regarding multi-investigator grant submissions.

Responsible for all data entry and preparation of grant reports and trend analysis.

Develops and maintains electronic databases as they pertain to the financial and award management of accounts.

Works closely with Post-Award Staff (if separate) to transition grant administration upon award, including updating proposed budget to match Notice of Award.

Post-Award Assistance

Provide support for post-award administrator as needed.

Cross-trained in post-award to handle activities including account creations, regulatory and compliance monitoring, salary allocations, effort reporting, grant projections, cost allocations, cost center charges, equipment inventory, invoice preparation, grant closing process, and account closing.

Assists as needed to approve all transactions charged to restricted and unrestricted accounts so that expenditures agree with account budgets and coordinates timely submission of closing memos.

Interacts with University Research Administration, faculty, postdocs, grad students, department HR and other departments.

Seeks new avenues for funding and grant opportunities and ensures that notices of relevant opportunities are brought to faculty attention. Works with sponsors to draft proposal budgets in accordance with University needs, with a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Reviews all applications against University guidelines, in addition to drafting progress reports, non-competing applications, amendments, and budgeting. Responsible for all data entry and preparation of grant reports and trend analysis.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications​

Education:

College or University degree.

             

Experience:

Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Competencies

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Microsoft office Suits.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00

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

Yes

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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