Business Manager - College of Medicine

Business Manager – College of Medicine
Hiring Department:

Lab 17 Pharm
Location:

Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID:

1040633
FTE:

1
Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday
Shift:

Days
# of Positions:

1
Workplace Type:

On-Site
Posting Close Date:

April 30, 2026
Salary Range:

$46,353.60 – 90,319.05 / Annual Salary

Responsibilities

Direct daily administrative and business operations supporting all laboratory research activities

Provide strategic communication and logistical coordination for ongoing and proposed research initiatives

Serve as the primary liaison between the laboratory and institutional offices, including the Office of Research Services (ORS) and Grants & Contracts

Manage the complete grant lifecycle, including proposal development, budget preparation, and justification

Oversee post-award financial management for federal and private sponsored projects

Administer sponsored project finances using BANNER and EDDIE systems

Process and monitor journal vouchers, budget transfers, and other financial transactions

Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to sponsors and stakeholders

Conduct detailed monthly reconciliations to ensure fiscal accuracy and transparency

Administer subcontracts, consulting agreements, and contract modifications through OVCR electronic systems

Oversee subcontract invoicing and payment, tracking compliance with contractual milestones

Collaborate with laboratory leadership and Quality Assurance units to develop and maintain regulatory policies and procedures

Enforce T-Card and P-Card compliance, including reconciliation of Chrome River transactions

Minimum Qualifications

A. Bachelor's degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.

C. A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)

90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience in pre- and post-award research administration

Demonstrated expertise managing complex research budgets and financial reporting

Strong knowledge of federal and private sponsor regulations and compliance requirements

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail

Expert-level proficiency with BANNER, EDDIE, IBuy, and OVCR electronic submission systems

Experience with fund accounting, budget forecasting, and financial reconciliations

Strong interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration

Ability to operate independently while supporting institutional and sponsor objectives

Grant Management (Pre- & Post-Award)

Sponsored Project Compliance

Financial Operations & Fund Accounting

Regulatory Policy Development

Staff Supervision & Operational Leadership

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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