Post-Award Grants Finance Administrator - Flexible Hours

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Post-Award Administrator in the Department of Medicine to manage pre- and post-award activities, including proposals, compliance, and salary allocations. This role supports industry-funded trials and requires careful financial tracking.

Responsibilities include administering accounts, processing bills, and coordinating audits. The position is salaried, exempt, and based on the Chicago campus with a standard 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or science is preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary account administrator and manages account data in the system.
• Allocates, monitors, and controls expenses for the department.
• Processes bills, invoicing, and salary allocations for sponsored projects.
• Maintains accounts receivable/payable and supports annual audits and site visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and written/oral comms

Work with senior officials

Timely execution under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or science

College or university degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Access

VETS (Visit Earnings Tracking System)

Accounting systems

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Post-Award Administrator in the Department of Medicine to manage pre- and post-award activities, including proposals, compliance, and salary allocations. This role supports industry-funded trials and requires careful financial tracking.

Responsibilities include administering accounts, processing bills, and coordinating audits. The position is salaried, exempt, and based on the Chicago campus with a standard 40-hour work week.