ISB is uncovering new solutions to the worlds most pressing health problems. We are seeking a Grants & Contracts Manager to develop support and manage grant and contract proposals in support of scientific research.
Essential Duties:
- Manages the proposal submission process ensuring that deadlines are met and all required materials are submitted in collaboration with investigators and scientific staff
- Works with Compliance Manager to assess conflict of interest grant safety and human subject obligations (pre-proposal)
- Assists Director with monitoring performance indicators. Tracks deadlines renewal dates and deliverables and ensures timely submission of final technical financial and other reports as required
- Reviews and approves purchase orders re-budgeting requests and project personnel changes based on understanding of impacted budgets
- Assists Investigators and Finance with cost projections
- Monitors compliance with regulations internal procedures and terms and conditions
- Coordinates with Investigators Director and Finance to monitor award spending
- Post-award accepts sponsor Notices of Award. Reviews monitors and implements Terms and Conditions of awards. Works with Investigators and Finance Office to establish budgets in accounting system and purchasing permissions; prepares effort allocations etc.
- Works with collaborating institutions to problem-solve issues on grants and contracts as needed; prepares and modifies subcontracts and staff agreements
- Develops and implements procedures for proper closeout of grant and contract accounts as well as the submission of final documentation (FSR Final Progress Report Final Invention Statements).
- Assists Director with subrecipient monitoring activities including subrecipient questionnaire and audit report requests and corrective action plan monitoring as needed
- Assists with research compliance assessment including active collaboration with the Compliance Manager and Health & Safety team related to IRB IACUC Lab Safety FCOI etc.
- Responds to requests for Just in Time information
- In conjunction with Director provides ISB-wide training. Works informally with new PIs and research staff to teach budget management sponsored projects best practices and institutional policies
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree in a related field is required; equivalent relevant training and/or work experience may substitute
- Three (3) or more years of experience in research administration with some experience in a non-profit or government grant/contract research setting.
- Strong client serviceorientation.
All ISB staff members are expected to have baseline technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately over email the intranet/forum etc. Employees should be able to use Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint at a functional level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with scientific research personnel a strong background in ERA understanding of applicable guidance documents (e.g. OMB circulars A-122 A-110 A-133 2 CFR 200 NIH Grants Policy Statement NSF PPAPG). Working knowledge of Federal Non-Federal and Industry sponsored projects.
Benefits: annual pay is between $80000 and $101000.
ISB is a D/V/EOE.
Required Experience:
Manager