Contract Administrator II – National Center for Clinical Trials

Advocate Aurora Health

. Provide direct administrative support for research-related activities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $31 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant and contract management, including pre-award and post-award processes, compliance with institutional policies, and effective stakeholder communication. Proficient in financial documentation and reporting, with strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

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Grant ManagementContract AdministrationCompliance ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Grant ManagementContract AdministrationFinancial DocumentationBudgetingNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedHighly OrganizedTeamworkEffective CommunicationTask Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

IRBIACUCCOIPre-AwardPost-Award

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct administrative support for research-related activities
Ensure proposals are submitted timely and track the approval process
Follow up on grants and contracts signatures and set up awards
Manage data and provide guidance on grant and contract parameters
Manage compliance by working with IRB, IACUC, and COI
Support pre-award planning, post-award activities, contracting, and reporting
Serve as a primary customer service contact for Principal Investigators, department administrators, sponsors, and other clients
Support faculty and department administrators through grant and contract lifecycles
Apply institutional cost policies and funding agency guidelines to budgets
Understand negotiation, documentation, and financial grants management processes
Review financial information, budgets, terms, and documentation for compliance
Consult with supervisors, institutional management, and Legal Department as appropriate
Provide support and guidance for institutional grants and contracts
Fulfill grant and contract reporting requirements
Represent and promote institutional research activities at meetings
Maintain positive stakeholder relationships and provide support throughout contract lifecycles
Assist with formulation and implementation of contract administration policies and procedures
Perform other related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
One year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
Pre-award, post-award, or contracting skills preferred
Highly detail oriented
Highly organized with a focus on teamwork and creating usable and accessible administrative tools
Ability to complete tasks efficiently and independently
Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and policies
Ability to learn and improve negotiation skills, composition, and analysis of business contract terms and language
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, faculty, support staff, granting agencies, and vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay for eligible positions
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program