What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Sponsored Programs Administrator - Proposal Services position at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of...?
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s 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 Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
The Lead Sponsored Programs Administrator is responsible for independently supporting the acquisition and non-financial oversight of sponsored research and other sponsored activity made to Lurie Children’s Hospital through grants, contracts and subawards. This individual works closely with faculty, the Offices of Research Support Office, Research Business Management, Post-Award Financial Management, and Research Integrity and Compliance to ensure successful proposal development and submissions. Additionally, this individual be responsible for the training and mentoring of staff, development of office SoPs, proposal development assistance including interpretation of sponsor requirements, budget review, application document review, communications with subrecipient organizations. Maintains a smaller but more complex portfolio based on a PI’s clinical division or research program and works cooperatively among the team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct training of Senior and non-Senior staff through active sessions and ongoing mentoring.
- Development of SoPs for OSP proposal processes related to office policies and procedures, sponsor application and management systems, and regulatory oversight.
- Provide interpretation of Federal, State, and institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines for Principal Investigators (PIs), their staff, and Division/Neighborhood Research Administrators while also facilitate communications with grant making staff when clarification is needed.
- Provide ongoing guidance and training to PIs, research support and departmental staff on OSP proposal processes and policies.
- Collaborate with faculty, and research support staff downstream of the proposal development process, by providing review of final proposal materials, providing guidance on best practices, and sharing templates and other resources, as needed.
- Provide review of proposal budgets, ensuring agency compliance and accuracy prior to proposal submission.
- Conduct final compliance review of Federal grant applications and upon approval, transmit proposal to grant agency/lead applicant.
- When Lurie Children’s is a Subrecipient on another organization’s grant/contract award, serve as liaison to lead entity for subaward/subcontract documentation and compliance purposes.
- Facilitate Just-In-Time and other pre-award actions requiring institutional authorized review.
- Review terms and conditions of award documents from external sponsors for acceptance by Lurie Children’s Hospital. Negotiate terms and conditions in alignment with organizational expectations.
- Advise Manager, Associate Director and/or Director, OSP of any non-compliance concerns.
- Obtain grant submission systems accounts for PIs and other research support staff and provide training on systems as needed.
- Support Manager, Associate Director, and/or Director of OSP in preparing reports on proposal activity for internal and external audiences.
- Support efficient administration of the Office of Sponsored Programs by performing other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Job Related Experience: Minimum 4 years’ experience required in research administration, preferably in a scientific setting.
- Skills/Knowledge: Experience with federal, mainly NIH, policies and systems related to sponsored research/grants administration. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player, manage time and multiple tasks, set priorities and manage deadlines in professional manner. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with external contacts, physicians, PIs and other internal personnel.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365). Prefer familiarity with Cayuse Research Suite or other web-based proposal and award systems.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Pay Range
$76,960.00-$125,840.00 Salary
At Lurie Children’s, 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 Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following
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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 Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. 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 Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.
Support email:
candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org
Salary : $76,960 - $125,840
