Grants & Contracts Analyst (Hybrid) — Budget & Compliance

University of Chicago; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s PSD Local Business Center seeks a Grants & Contracts Analyst to handle routine pre-award and post-award activities related to grant proposals and funding within a department. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The role includes budgeting, account creation, expense monitoring, and coordinating with research administration and HR to ensure compliance and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• Act as primary account administrator for account owners in a customer service environment.
• Prepare budgets for grant submissions and allocate expenses.
• Help prepare monthly reports and advise on financial impact of HR and academic decisions.
• Process and reconcile account transactions (purchases, travel expenditures).
• Coordinate with University Research Administration, HR, and Financial Services staff to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial accounting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

The University of Chicago’s PSD Local Business Center seeks a Grants & Contracts Analyst to handle routine pre-award and post-award activities related to grant proposals and funding within a department. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The role includes budgeting, account creation, expense monitoring, and coordinating with research administration and HR to ensure compliance and timely financial reporting.