Summary

The research administration specialist will assist the pre-award team in preparing and submitting pre-award grant applications, including developing timelines, drafting and preparing reports and ensuring the grants meet specific NIH or foundation guidelines. The pre-award team submits 430+ grant applications a year and brings in ~$45 million in extramural funding on an annual basis.

Job Duties

• Assists Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Faculty with submission of grants for external funding of their research projects.
• Submits and monitors applications through the grant life cycle to include interpreting requirements and making recommendations to supported faculty.
• Develops and prepares grant reports.
• Contributes to developing and monitoring grant project timelines.
• Managing any changes to the initial award which do not require a new proposal. Examples are a no-cost extension, change in personnel, scope revision, etc.
• In collaboration with the Sponsored Programs Office, creates sub-contracts and other relevant documents.
• In collaboration with the Post-Award Finance Team, tracks and submits annual progress report and award close out requirements.
• Ensures that each application is in compliance with sponsor guidelines, the budget complies with college and sponsor requirements, and that all required sections of applications are complete and submitted in a timely manner.
• Creates grant related budgets for application submission.
• Assisting Faculty with finding funding opportunities via internal and external search engines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).