Hybrid Grants & Contracts Associate (Post‑Award)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Grants and Contracts Associate (Post-Award) in Chicago, IL. This hybrid role manages post-award activities, from grant administration to financial monitoring, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and Illinois residency within 180 days. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $85,000 annually, with benefits. The work schedule is Monday–Friday, with a 1.0 FTE allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a related field.
• Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supports or oversees the administration of grants, contracts, and subcontracts; interprets sponsor policies and regulations.
• Researches and identifies potential funding sources and guides faculty toward funding opportunities.
• Prepares and negotiates grant awards, contracts, and subcontracts in conjunction with faculty and/or researchers.
• Participates in prioritization of internal grants based on merit, planning, budgets and allowable costs.
• Serves as primary liaison between external agencies and responsible units to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitors, maintains and/or approves the financial status and program performance of the grant project.
• Ensures all contractual requirements have been met; reviews, edits, and approves fiscal portions for the awards; closeout.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a related field

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Grants and Contracts Associate (Post-Award) in Chicago, IL. This hybrid role manages post-award activities, from grant administration to financial monitoring, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and Illinois residency within 180 days. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $85,000 annually, with benefits. The work schedule is Monday–Friday, with a 1.0 FTE allocation.