Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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Clinical ResearchJob Duties Outlined:
Serve as post-award grant manager by gathering and assisting in reviewing Notice of Agreements (NOA) ensuring that all employees with effort on the grant are notified, and compensation applied appropriately. Will also work with the KUMC RI to ensure budgets and justifications are correct for fund set-up and sub-award initiation.
Will be the prime source for determining grant progress report deadlines, contents, and formatting. Ensuring that ample time is scheduled to complete and review. Will also work with the KUMC RI to request and monitor No Cost Extensions as needed.
Will be primarily responsible for the compilation of budgets and budget justifications. This includes communicating to all collaborating investigators, staff, and sub-award recipient institutions.
Primarily responsible for determining key indicators of program success and set up processes for obtaining metrics. Monitor, report on, and evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative research techniques; investigate trends and recommend and implement modifications to improve program effectiveness. This includes but is not limited to creating / sending surveys/ reminders to gather information and track progress on the Center and analyzing and summarizing results to compile each year’s annual progress report.
Financial manager for the Center and Director. This includes complete financial monitoring of all expenses, payroll allocations, reimbursements, invoicing. Will prepare regular reports for the Director and advise on fund allocation.
Grant financial manager for all the awarded grants and subawards under the Center and Director. This includes overseeing entire Cost Centers and multiple grants and gifts. Required to provide continuous reports to the Director and/or Principal Investigators of grant spending to ensure money is spent as budgeted.
Coordinate internal and external collaborations, including overseeing the transfer of data and materials, subject to the appropriate agreements.
Will manage up to four direct reports.
Continuously review practices and procedures regarding operations and record keeping identifying and improve processes.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and work experience that equals at least 4 years.
Work Experience:
At least 3 years of experience in an academic research environment.
At least 2 years of managing direct reports.
At least 2 years of accounting/financial management experience.
Previous experience with grant management and administration, with working knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in grant preparation, coordination, and implementation.
Experience in producing and/or administering federal grants.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
Master’s Degree in business, finance, or scientific field
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Work Experience:
5 or more years of experience in an academic research environment.
5 or more years of experience in research grant administration.
3 or more years of managing direct reports.
3 or more years of accounting/ financial management experience.
4 or more year of clinical research experience.
Skills:
Experience with WorkDay
Ability to evaluate, establish and modify procedures/processes.
Ability to work independently and effectively.
Robust problem-solving/ analytical skills.
Excellent record-keeping, organization, and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Advanced Excel knowledge.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Minimum
$75,000.00Midpoint
$95,000.00Maximum
$115,000.00Website: https://kumc.edu/
Headquarter Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Year Founded: 1905