Grants Pre-Award Specialist

uchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Pre-Award Coordinator to provide specialized business support for grant and contract proposals within the BSD Research Administration Office. Responsibilities include reviewing guidelines, assembling proposal components, NIH non-competing applications, and handling MTAs/DUAs.

Key duties cover submission timetables, budgeting, regulatory compliance monitoring, and coordinating post-award activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.
• 5–7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate submission of proposals and renewals.
• Ensures applications meet agency and University guidelines, time tables, and deadlines.
• Assist in pre-award activities including budgeting, fund searches, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in post-award activities including salary allocations and grant projections.
• Coordinate annual, final, and ad hoc financial requirements and keep investigators informed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Vocational training / equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Pre-Award Coordinator to provide specialized business support for grant and contract proposals within the BSD Research Administration Office. Responsibilities include reviewing guidelines, assembling proposal components, NIH non-competing applications, and handling MTAs/DUAs.

Key duties cover submission timetables, budgeting, regulatory compliance monitoring, and coordinating post-award activities as needed.