Manager - Sponsored Projects

Overview

The Manager, Sponsored Projects (Post-Award) is responsible for the Institute's postaward grant administration with limited supervision. The position requires extensive interaction with faculty, medical program managers, program administrative managers, and the Finance department.

Responsibilities

1. Primarily responsible for the Institute's sponsored projects and acts as primary liaison with program area administrators and Principal Investigators (PIs) on all aspects of their grants, including post-award issues, with limited supervision and management involvement.2. Works with the Finance Office to oversee post-award financial grants management, including communication with external sponsors regardingbudget reallocations and reporting. Reviews and processes all consortium/contractual agreements and provides Finance with the originale executed agreement. Reviews labor distribution and effort commitments.3. Facilitates, in conjunction with the PI, the submission of Just-in-Time information, re-budgeting, and the interim and final (closeout) report requiredfor the award.4. Work with Research Contracts to process collaboration-type agreements with moderate supervision. This includes Master Services Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and Confidentiality Agreements.5. Prepares, reviews, files, and enters grants and subcontracts into the Fibi proposal routing and tracking system and follows up on the status of grant applications, foundation proposals, and collaborative agreements.6. Provides grant management for awarded projects, including progress report preparation/submission, subcontract monitoring/execution, sponsor approvals,and closeout documentation.7. Oversees the preparation of the fiscal year budget for specified program(s). Develops and monitors systems for specific purpose funds for appropriateexpenses and revenues in conjunction with the offices of Finance and Philanthropy. Sets up new accounts, and oversees the management of existingaccounts and expense reconciliation.8. Maintains current knowledge of Institute, federal, state, and agency policies and guidelines for Sponsored Projects administration.9. Supports the Director, Sponsored Research Programs in developing, maintaining, and updating all related standard operating procedures.10. Completes project-based key word driven searches in the PIVOT (or other system) for applicable funding opportunities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting is required.

EXPERIENCE:• Minimum two years of related experience is required.• Experience managing multiple activities/projects, including financial aspects, required.• Experience in financial forecasting required.• Experience with grant preparation and post-award administration is required.• Experience with clinical trials is required.

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