Grant Proposal Navigator (Pre-Award)

The University Of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Pre-Award Administrator to support grant and contract proposals and funding within the Neurological Surgery department. This role handles pre-award activities like research, applications, and proposal editing, and post-award duties including compliance, payments, and salary allocations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty and staff to prepare applications, budgets, and reports; ensuring adherence to award terms; and supporting audits, site visits,

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• Identify, prepare, and submit grant applications.
• Assist in timely submission of annual reports and continuation applications.
• Coordinate with departments and sponsors on budgets and reporting.
• Prepare grant summaries and effort allocations for PIs.
• Maintain data entry and grant reporting.
• Support audits and site visits as department contact.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

2–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Budgets & ledgers

Fiscal reporting

Accounting systems

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a Pre-Award Administrator to support grant and contract proposals and funding within the Neurological Surgery department. This role handles pre-award activities like research, applications, and proposal editing, and post-award duties including compliance, payments, and salary allocations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty and staff to prepare applications, budgets, and reports; ensuring adherence to award terms; and supporting audits, site visits,