Assistant Director of Pre Award

* Provide oversight for complex grant and contract proposals prepared within the division.
* Offer expertise and support to the primary research administrator assigned to that opportunity to facilitate appropriate support to the faculty. Help develop timeline and roles/responsibilities for administrators supporting this submission to ensure the submission is of high-quality and compliant with institutional and sponsor policies.
* Work with the Director of Pre-award to develop and deliver training programs for faculty, researchers, and administrators on pre-award processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
* Remains current with agency and regulatory changes. Plans for department/unit compliance with University, Divisional and Department policies and procedures and implements corrective actions for issues identified.
* Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.
* Develops performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates. Ensures service and communication to PIs, standardized information, best practices development, and that all faculty and research staff are aware of any new grant policies and changes.
* Performs other related work as needed.
* Strong leadership and managerial skills, with a track record of successfully leading teams.
* Proficiency in grant proposal development, including budget preparation and narrative writing.
* Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to research administration.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
* Familiarity with research administration software and systems.
* Commitment to the University of Chicago's mission and values.

When applying, the document(s)
** MUST
* * be uploaded via the
** My Experience
** page, in the section titled
** Application Documents
** of the application.

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Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.

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