Research Operations Manager — Grants, Budgets & Onboarding

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Research Administrative Manager to support Principal Investigators with onboarding, staffing, grants management, budgets, and visas.

You will coordinate with HR, NU collaborators, and external law firms to ensure smooth operations for faculty and staff in a dynamic pediatric research environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of administrative experience in research administration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2+ years experience or 6+ years related experience.
• Experience in research administration, preferably in a scientific setting.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EndNote, Adobe Photoshop and ability to insert figures.

Responsibilities

• Assists PIs with onboarding and staffing, purchase approvals, grants management and Neighborhood organizational assistance.
• Interprets and advises on Federal, State and institutional policies, procedures, guidelines, and deadlines.
• Assists in managing external grants and contracts, planning and carrying out research programs and goals.
• Supports staff in oversight and monitoring of sponsored projects.
• Reviews Neighborhood fund accounts with Sponsored Research Finance Office; prepares budgets and financial reports.
• Coordinates new faculty appointments and visa/green card processes with HR, NU, and external law firms.
• Liaises with HR, payroll, AP, and other departments to support Neighborhood programs.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Research Administrative Manager to support Principal Investigators with onboarding, staffing, grants management, budgets, and visas.

You will coordinate with HR, NU collaborators, and external law firms to ensure smooth operations for faculty and staff in a dynamic pediatric research environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of administrative experience in research administration,