Senior Grants/Contracts Coordinator
Senior Grants/Contracts Coordinator
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Function/Duties of Position
The Senior Grants/Contracts Coordinator provides high-level oversight and coordination of complex grant and contract applications ensuring alignment with OHSU institutional policies and sponsor requirements. Evaluates the scope complexity and strategic impact of each submission to determine necessary resources training and stakeholder engagement. Coordination includes Pre-Award and/or Post-Award activities.
This is the second level of a three level series. It is distinguished from the Grants/Contracts Coordinator by a minimal level of direct supervision and a higher-level decision making. This position has a broader scope of responsibility including the independent preparation of proposals a higher level of financial independence knowledge of OHSU policies oversight and coordination of complex high-stake proposals (T32 U54 SPORE P50 T90 etc.) and negotiation skills. Employees at this level operate with a high degree of independence; provide mentorship and training for less experienced Grants/Contracts Coordinator positions.
This position is part of a Sponsored Project Administration & Finance Shared Service team (SAT). SAT groups provide support to a combination of OHSU programs departments and institutes. The SAT groups provide comprehensive sponsored project administrative and financial management for the primary appointed facultys grants contracts clinical trials and sponsored project programs. The Senior Grant and Contract Coordinator offers professional guidance to faculty staff and external partners on grant and contract processes ensuring compliance with legal financial and institutional requirements. They manage a wide range of funding mechanisms including NIH R01s U-series DOD NSF training and center grants clinical trials and foundation awards. This position involves minimal supervision and requires a high degree of independence initiative and problem-solving and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the shared services team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree AND four years of grant/contract administration experience OR Six years of grants and contracts administration experience ORCertification from the Society of Research Administrators (CRA) AND three years of grant and contracts administration experience OREquivalent combination of training and experience.
- Note: Some positions may also require experience locating sources of available grant funds and developing programs that qualify for those funds.
- Previous grant experience as a Grant and Contract Coordinator or other similar position.
- Knowledge of grant application project management and preparation with experience in an academic medical center in the areas of both clinical and basic science.
- Excellent writing and communication skills required.
- Must have excellent customer service skills expertise in OHSU electronic research administration (e.g. InfoEd).
- Skills in word processing graphics and databases including Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access PowerPoint) Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop required.
- Ability to adapt to ever-changing technology. Businesslike excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with personnel at all levels; must be self-motivated.
- The candidate must be absolutely reliable regarding deadlines and work accuracy. The candidate must also have efficient and organized work habits and be flexible to handle needs as they arise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification from the Society of Research Administrators (CRA).
- A bachelors degree in Business Administration.
- Project management coursework.
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Employment Type
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