Sponsored Program Administrators

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Conduct award setup duties for all forms of sponsored projects including Federal non-Federal/foundation and industry funding. Perform non-financial oversight of sponsored research awards and other sponsored activities made through grants contracts and subawards so that awards are error-free and compliant with Federal State and local regulations. Responsibilities include drafting negotiating and issuing outbound subawards including routing for execution. Prepare outbound subawards utilizing institutionally approved templates and budget review to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements. Provide consistent and professional communications with subrecipient organizations acceptance of grant contract and subaward agreements. Conduct award setup activities across the organization for a variety of sponsored project award types using ERA software as well as issuing negotiating and executing all varieties of outbound agreements providing financial assistance to external partners. Conduct duties in accordance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Manages professional deadlines and performs final compliance reviews.

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Clinical Research Financial Management Public Health or Research Administration or closely related field.

2 years of experience in scientific research administration required. Experience with federal grant administration and Notices of Award ERA software applying Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) professional deadline management. Drug screen and background check required. May work remotely various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.(HQ: Chicago IL).

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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