Post-Award Senior Grant Specialist, Opt-In Services Apply Department Provost URA: Opt-In Post-Award Services About the Department University Research Administration has the responsibility to review and provide institutional endorsement for all proposals to federal and other external sponsors (excluding gifts), assuring compliance with University policies and sponsor terms and conditions. URA is the institutional authority for the negotiation and acceptance of financial support or other contractually-binding obligations in the form of a contract, grant, or agreement, including material transfer agreements and clinical trials. URA Post-Award Research Administration Services (RAS) Team provides directed post-award support of faculty member’s funded research portfolio. Job Summary URA Sponsored Program Services (SPS) is a team of dedicated Sponsored Program Managers and Specialists who provide post-award support for opt-in partners funded research portfolios across campus at The University of Chicago. These services include support for post-award administrative and financial matters associated with a sponsored research portfolio, and assistance navigating sponsor policies and interpreting guidelines. The Post-Award Senior Grant Specialist is responsible for all duties of a post-award grant specialist in addition to responsibilities of the senior level role, including an ability to mentor team members in identifying and re-mediating deviations from established account management expectations. Responsible for assisting with the oversight of day-to-day sponsored program activities for an assigned portfolio of faculty researchers. Responsibilities Provides input to ensure consistency, equitable workloads, and provides staff assistance and coverage as needed as activity grows. This individual is a member of a Team and must contribute to the team effort, as needed. Develops training materials, guides, mentors, and assists all staff with issues and guidance. Performs additional duties including, but not limited to, leading summer salary allocations and chargebacks. Works directly with PIs or their delegates to facilitate management of grant activities, including expenditure and budget reviews. Establishes account management expectations, identify deviations, resolve problems and prepare monthly, quarterly and/or yearly reports as necessary. Interacts with participants, external entities, sponsors, faculty, and other University of Chicago offices to gather relevant information. Tracks project timelines, ensures follow-up, and provides timely reports to PIs and sponsors. Assists with technical reporting as needed, maintaining compliance for Animal and Human Subjects protocols. Communicates and collaborates with University departments/units to facilitate smooth transition throughout the full life cycle. Reviews sponsor guidelines and processes or assists with development of proposals. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in a business or liberal arts field. Experience: Minimum five years of experience working with sponsored research administration in an academic environment. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Knowledge of Federal Circulars applicable to universities. Background and experience with National Laboratories Preferred. Strong computer skills including word processing, database management and spreadsheet skills. Working Conditions Interact by phone, email or in person with faculty and administrative staff. Sit for 4 hours or more. Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more. Travel to various on-campus locations on a daily basis. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (preferred) References Contact Information (3)(preferred) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents . Job Family Financial Management Role Impact Individual Contributor FLSA Status Exempt Pay Frequency Monthly Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Benefits Eligible Yes Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans employer. J-18808-Ljbffr