Manager Proposal Services

Job Description

The Manager Proposal Services is responsible for supporting research activity by providing supervision and training oversight to the RSO Research Grants Specialist team and the institution at-large while providing proposal support as needed.

• Supports the Associate Director by disseminating job critical information and resources.
• Develops and implements training programs.
• Promotes collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Facilitates proposal review and submission.

Essential Job Functions

• Directly supervises the Research Grants Specialist team with the authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write, and administer performance evaluations.
• Develops onboarding materials and other forms of training documentation as needed to address knowledge gaps and encourage employee growth and development.
• Plans the professional development needs for the Research Grants Specialist team.
• Maintains a moderate proposal workload for select faculty or divisions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A level of knowledge acquired through a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressive experience in Research Administration and Sponsored Programs or 9 years relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Uniform Guidance, NIH Grant Policy Statement, and other federal regulations required.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Grants.gov and other federal systems is required.
• CRA, CPRA, or CFRA preferred or expectation is that the incumbent will sit for one of the certification exams.
• Demonstrated mentoring and training skills for various audiences, from faculty to research administrators.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership for team personnel, to a variety of internal and external contacts and to interact effectively with physicians, PI’s, and other medical center personnel.
• Ability to establish priorities and react to many requests and needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and related software tools; prefer experience training and using electronic research administration systems.

Pay Range

$83,200.00-$137,280.00

Benefits

• 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
• Variety of Voluntary Benefits
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.