The University of Chicago
Post Award Administrator
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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BSD MED - Center for Health and the Social Sciences - Grants
About the Department
The Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS) provides the infrastructure to advance interdisciplinary research and training in health and social sciences at the University of Chicago. Housed under the Dean of the Biological Sciences Division\'s office, the Center attracts participation from across the University, including the Biological Sciences Division and Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM), the Center for Healthcare Delivery Science and Innovation (HDSI) at UChicago Medicine, Social Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Division, Business School, Harris School of Public Policy, Law School, Social Science Administration, National Opinion Research Center (NORC), and Argonne National Labs. The Center houses the Center for Health Statistics and the Center on Healthy Aging Behaviors and Longitudinal Investigations (CHABLIS). CHeSS supports and promotes innovation and collaboration as well as excellence in research, scholarship and training. With 126 faculty associates from virtually all schools and divisions of the university, CHeSS serves as an incubator of ideas and supporter of research in health and the social sciences, sponsors seminars and workshops on campus, invites nationally-known scholars and policymakers to speak on a variety of topics, supports the writing and submission of grant applications and fundraising proposals, coordinates new research initiatives and projects, manages several training programs and provides expert research methods consultation during formative and operational phases of investigations.
Job Summary
The Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS) is seeking an experienced administrator to serve as a Post Award Administrator, reporting to the Director of Finance and Grant Administration. The position provides support to investigators via budget reviews, maintaining staff allocation effort to ensure compliance with payroll, manage account projections, reporting on award accounts, working independently.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all non-salary post award activities, including regulatory compliance monitoring, sub-contract relationships, invoice preparation, payment processing, cost center charges, cost transfers, grant projections for approximately 125 accounts.
Preparation of monthly reports and summaries to the Principal Investigator (PI) via grant projections and responds to questions from PIs regarding non-salary spending, agency guidelines, etc.
Tracking and reconciling non-personnel expenditures.
Manage post award activities including account creation, salary allocations, and grant closing processes and account closing.
Coordinating and ensuring completion of annual, final, and ad hoc financial requirements for account portfolio, in addition to keeping the account PI informed of progress.
Interacts with University Research Administration, Faculty, Department Pre-Award Staff, Department Human Resources, Pre/post Award staff in other departments and Financial Services Department.
Reviews all applications against University guidelines, in addition to drafting progress reports, non-competing applications, amendments, and budgeting. Responsible for all data entry and preparation of grant reports and trend analysis.
Prepares summaries of grants and effort allocations for Principal Investigators, meets with them and responds to their questions. Coordinates with other departments/units/divisions regarding multi investigator grants. Serves as department contact for annual audits and agency site visits.
Performs other related w rk as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or science.
Experience:
Previous financial administration experience.Experience with Business Objects software.Experience administering complex externally-funded projects in a university setting.Experience with the University of Chicago grant administration systems (Oracle, AURA, Workday, etc.).
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, financial computing, and database software applications.
Preferred Competencies
Mathematical aptitude.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
BSD MED - Center for Health and the Social Sciences - Grants
About the Department
The Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS) provides the infrastructure to advance interdisciplinary research and training in health and social sciences at the University of Chicago. Housed under the Dean of the Biological Sciences Division\'s office, the Center attracts participation from across the University, including the Biological Sciences Division and Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM), the Center for Healthcare Delivery Science and Innovation (HDSI) at UChicago Medicine, Social Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Division, Business School, Harris School of Public Policy, Law School, Social Science Administration, National Opinion Research Center (NORC), and Argonne National Labs. The Center houses the Center for Health Statistics and the Center on Healthy Aging Behaviors and Longitudinal Investigations (CHABLIS). CHeSS supports and promotes innovation and collaboration as well as excellence in research, scholarship and training. With 126 faculty associates from virtually all schools and divisions of the university, CHeSS serves as an incubator of ideas and supporter of research in health and the social sciences, sponsors seminars and workshops on campus, invites nationally-known scholars and policymakers to speak on a variety of topics, supports the writing and submission of grant applications and fundraising proposals, coordinates new research initiatives and projects, manages several training programs and provides expert research methods consultation during formative and operational phases of investigations.
Job Summary
The Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS) is seeking an experienced administrator to serve as a Post Award Administrator, reporting to the Director of Finance and Grant Administration. The position provides support to investigators via budget reviews, maintaining staff allocation effort to ensure compliance with payroll, manage account projections, reporting on award accounts, working independently.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all non-salary post award activities, including regulatory compliance monitoring, sub-contract relationships, invoice preparation, payment processing, cost center charges, cost transfers, grant projections for approximately 125 accounts.
Preparation of monthly reports and summaries to the Principal Investigator (PI) via grant projections and responds to questions from PIs regarding non-salary spending, agency guidelines, etc.
Tracking and reconciling non-personnel expenditures.
Manage post award activities including account creation, salary allocations, and grant closing processes and account closing.
Coordinating and ensuring completion of annual, final, and ad hoc financial requirements for account portfolio, in addition to keeping the account PI informed of progress.
Interacts with University Research Administration, Faculty, Department Pre-Award Staff, Department Human Resources, Pre/post Award staff in other departments and Financial Services Department.
Reviews all applications against University guidelines, in addition to drafting progress reports, non-competing applications, amendments, and budgeting. Responsible for all data entry and preparation of grant reports and trend analysis.
Prepares summaries of grants and effort allocations for Principal Investigators, meets with them and responds to their questions. Coordinates with other departments/units/divisions regarding multi investigator grants. Serves as department contact for annual audits and agency site visits.
Performs other related w rk 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
---
Certifications:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree or higher in accounting, business administration, or science.
Experience:
Previous financial administration experience.Experience with Business Objects software.Experience administering complex externally-funded projects in a university setting.Experience with the University of Chicago grant administration systems (Oracle, AURA, Workday, etc.).
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, financial computing, and database software applications.
Preferred Competencies
Mathematical aptitude.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills