Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award)

huron· SVCS Huron Consulting Services LLC
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🌍 Remote📍 Chicago - 550 Van BurenFull time💰 USD 65K–85K
Full timeRemoteSVCS Huron Consulting Services LLC

About this role

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.

Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.

You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

As a member of Huron’s Research Office team, you will apply your knowledge of federal and private grants administration to provide research support for universities and academic medical centers across the country.

You will use your time management skills to work on multiple clients concurrently and apply your expertise and work ethic to review and finalize grant proposals, subawards, and other research support documents. You will apply guidelines and client specific requirements to coordinate and progress research documents. Bring your expertise and be part of the Huron Higher Education team with opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow while impacting some of the most prestigious higher education institutions. This is a dynamic environment where new challenges present themselves daily and no two days are the same.

This is a full time Remote position.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

  • Reviewing, drafting, and submitting grant proposals and supporting contracts.

  • Conducting comprehensive analyses and application of federal, state, local, and private, guidelines including but not limited to federal Uniform Guidance and/or FAR terms and conditions and/or state funding rules and regulations and/or , and privately funded award requirements.

  • Submitting funding applications based on client specifications and funding-specific requirements.

  • Tracking submission negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely processing of all grants and contracts.

  • Reviewing and negotiating template agreements based on client specifications or previously completed contracts.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are critical, ability to learn quickly and high-level attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. work authorization required.

  • Huron requires a bachelor’s degree to this position or equivalent work experience.

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience or equivalent education in research administration and agreement negotiation.

  • Effective time management skills to meet deadlines.

  • Ability to multi-task, supporting multiple internal initiatives at one time

The estimated base salary for this job is $65,000 - $85,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $71,500 - $93,5000.  The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

Position Level

Analyst

Country

United States of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) role at huron?
The listed salary for this Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) position at huron is USD 65K–85K. This is a remote Full time role.
Is the Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) job at huron remote?
Yes, this Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) position at huron is remote, with team members based in Chicago - 550 Van Buren. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) role at huron full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) role in the SVCS Huron Consulting Services LLC department at huron.
Which team or department does the Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) at huron belong to?
This Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) position is part of the SVCS Huron Consulting Services LLC department at huron. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) job at huron posted?
This Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award) position at huron was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Research Grants & Contracts Specialist I (Pre-Award)
huron · 💰 USD 65K–85K
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