Associate Director, Grants & Finance

Lurie Children's; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking an Associate Director, Finance and Grants to manage grant, contract, and budget operations for research and community programs.

You will oversee pre- and post-award activities, salary templates, and reporting while partnering with leadership on staffing and financial planning. The role requires a master’s-level background, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate complex finances clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree in business or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive project leadership with budgeting experience.
• Experience with federal and state grants preferred.
• Strong Excel and database proficiency; ability to communicate finances clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets and fiscal reporting in collaboration with Leadership.
• Create annual program budgets including salary support and effort reporting.
• Oversee salary templates and changes; ensure accuracy and updates.
• Lead development and oversight of contractual arrangements with partners.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in business

Job description

## Associate Director, Grants & FinanceApply: Streeterville, Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR2026-2564Ann & 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**Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago**Job Description**## The Associate Director, Finance and Grants serves as a key team member and will manage and oversee pre-award and post-award grant, philanthropic and contracted services management for both research and community programs operations. This position will have responsibility and oversight for grant and contract management, budgets and reporting, and general accounting support. This position will partner with Division Leadership for oversight of all budgets. This position works with program leadership and centralized resources to effectively and efficiently steward all funding.**Essential Job Functions:*** Development and management of project budgets and fiscal reporting in collaboration with Leadership, including the development of new proposals in partnership with other staff.* Development of annual program budgets in collaboration with Leadership, including salary support and time and effort reporting, for staff, faculty and program leaders.* Ensuring that staff and faculty salary templates are accurate and updated. Submission of documentation for salary template changes or corrections.* Creating, streamlining and ensuring consistency in office processes and overseeing other administrative aspects of day-to- day fiscal operations as it relates to grants, program and research budgets.* Development and oversight of all contractual arrangements.* This may entail working with outside partners (e.g., funders, subcontractors, consultants, etc.) and Lurie Children’s administrative departments (e.g., Legal Services, Lurie Children’s Foundation, Accounting, Office of Sponsored Programs) on the creation, review, and approval of contracts, memoranda of understanding, letters of agreement,* Serving as a primary point of interface with other Lurie Children’s administrative departments (e.g., Finance and Accounting, Research Business Office (including Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Sponsored Research Finance (SRFO), Research Financial Portfolio Managers (RBM), Post-Award Accounting, Research Business Compliance (ECC and Audits) and Research Business Accounts Receivable) and Foundation Finance).* This will include attending all appropriate department and Lurie Children’s business meetings and ensuring that research and program interests are well represented. Development and management of administrative databases related to grants and philanthropic spending for all programs.* The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evaluations. Supervision of finance and accounting, and other related staff.* Other job functions as assigned.* Assists with managing program’s budget; handles day to day financial operational issues including budget monitoring, invoices, payroll and expense reconciliation, materials and services as aligned with approved budgets.* Maintains budget and financial reporting per reporting standards and requirements.* Prepares documentation for site visits and audits.* Leads activities designed to improve program processes/performance. Works on special projects as required by the leadership and assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**Bachelor’s degree required, master's degree in business, or other relevant field required; experience in a hospital, university, or large nonprofit setting highly desirable. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the duties of the job. 3 or more years' experience with progressive project leadership; experience developing and managing budgets is essential, experience with federal and state grants is preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and funding streams. Ability to communicate clearly about finances with both experts and nonexperts. Commitment to social justice and community driven processes. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required. Strong working knowledge and skills in Microsoft computer software applications and database technologies. Mastery of Microsoft Excel required. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Organizational skills: Experience independently planning and managing projects; excellent attention to detail; ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes on short notice.**Education****Pay Range**$83,200.00-$137,280.00 SalaryAt 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 insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “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.