Pediatric Research Grants & Proposal Specialist

Lurie Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching employer contribution

Job summary

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a seasoned professional to lead pre-award activities for multiple divisions, including budget development, proposal preparation, and sponsor communications. You will partner with investigators and the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance and timely submissions.

Responsibilities include guiding budget development, identifying funding opportunities, managing sub-awards, and producing required reporting while enhancing sponsored research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of research award administration required.
• Experience with computer-based proposal management systems and databases.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, cost accounting standards, indirect cost rate application, FAR and CFR.
• Prior experience in research administration software.
• Ability to work independently managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal investigators in preparing applications for funding, including budget development and timelines to guide faculty and staff.
• Implement and interpret research and financial policies with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
• Identify new federal and foundation funding opportunities and advise on terms and submission requirements.
• When Lurie Children’s is a Subrecipient, liaise for sub-award/subcontract documentation and submission.
• Manage all pending proposals and progress reports to meet sponsor deadlines.
• Coordinate with OSP to facilitate award negotiations and sub-award creation and monitoring.
• Prepare annual federal/sponsor progress reports and required reports with OSP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget development

Proposal management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

OMB Uniform Guidance knowledge

Cost accounting standards

Indirect cost rate application

FAR CFR knowledge

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Research administration software

Job description

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a seasoned professional to lead pre-award activities for multiple divisions, including budget development, proposal preparation, and sponsor communications. You will partner with investigators and the Office of Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance and timely submissions.

Responsibilities include guiding budget development, identifying funding opportunities, managing sub-awards, and producing required reporting while enhancing sponsored research