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Post Award Administrator

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$75k–$100k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provides professional support for post-award activities relating to grant and contract proposals and funding, including compliance monitoring, payment processing, and salary allocations for the Department of Pathology.

Role type

Post-Award Administrator (Financial Management)

Builds

Faculty accounts, grant portfolios, and financial compliance reports

Domain

Higher Education / Research Administration

Required skills

Grant and contract administration, Budget management, Expense allocation, Reconciliation, Effort reporting, Regulatory compliance, Invoice preparation, Cost center charges, Audit coordination, Financial reporting

Preferred skills

Accounting systems, Database software applications, Mathematical aptitude, Analytical skills, Organizational skills

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Financial computing tools, Database software

Responsibilities

Allocates, authorizes, monitors, and controls expenses; Maintains and reconciles accounts; Works with procurement on purchasing and reimbursements; Advises funding agencies and subcontractors; Compares actual spending to budget; Handles account creations, regulatory monitoring, salary allocations, and grant closing; Prepares summaries of grants and effort allocations for Principal Investigators; Serves as department contact for annual audits and agency site visits.

Seniority

Mid-level Individual Contributor