Grants Specialist

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

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About The Position

Coordinates and administers grants and contracts from proposal review and submission, through award. This position's portfolio consists of non-complex grant mechanisms (R01, K, F).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Degree pursuing candidates may be considered based on years of experience.
• Approximately 1-3 years in Research Administration.
• Ability to work under direct supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent English language skills.
• Good organization & time management skills, and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks.
• Ability to review contract details and apply appropriate language.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, complex environment.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare knowledge-clinical setting, administration or operations is highly desired.
• Institutional research experience a plus.
• Research Integrity (Conflicts, IRB, DSMB, IBC, IACUC, etc.) policy knowledge is preferred.
• Contract Negotiations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, reviews grant and contract application submission packages to ensure adherance to applicable internal and external policies.
• Handles limited application submission types for assigned departments; ensures appropriate and timely submissions.
• Coordinates and reviews Just-in-Time (JIT) sponsor responses.
• Negotiates standard terms and conditions for new or revised sponsor awards on behalf of WCM General Counsel.
• Serves as the liaison between sponsors and WCM for research processing operations including pre-award and post-award.
• Generates reports for dissemination to departmental administrators and staff.
• Answers inquiries from prospective investigators concerning possible sources of support, deadline dates for applicants, and on related policies of funding agencies and WCM.
• Responsible for the administration of subawards and data entry requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level