> Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Research Institute
> Los Angeles, California
>
> Senior Grant & Contract Officer
>
> Pay Range: $48K to $72K
>
 Research Administration is expanding staff due to growth!

 Job Summary: The Senior Grant & Contract Officer (SGCO), as a
professional
> representative of CSHS, works as a team member under the Research
> Administration management direction. This position offers variety of pre-
> and post-award administration of clinical trials and Federal, foundation,
> and private research appications and awards. Major responsibilities
> include include
> supervision and mentoring of Grant Specialist. Provides guidance for
> Principal Investigators (PI's) and staff in preparation and submission of
> research applications. Negotiates clinical trial agreements.  Is
> responsible
> for administration of clinical trials and research projects.  Requires
> basic understanding
> of the contracting requirements and agreement proces.  Up to date
> knowledge and
> interpretation of funding agency regulation and requirements necessary to
> advise
> PIs and maintain CSMC compliance. Research Adminsitration expertise is
> utilized
> in budget, contract, and agreement development and negotiation to cover
> study
> and institutional costs.  Knows and follows institutional and departmental
> policies and procedures with pre and post award management of research
> awards.  Guides PIs and staff on policy as they apply to research
> administration. Serves as an information source for the department and
> research community. Supervises support staff.  Performs other related
> duties
> as assigned.
>
 Minimum Job Requirements/Competencies : Education and experience
requirements
> area minimum of a BA/BS degree and ten years experience of independent
> administration with clinical trial agreements, research grants and
> contracts
> or the equivalent. Experience must include direct supervison of support
> staff.  Must have a complete working knowledge of the policies and
> procedures of granting agencies as well as the institutional purchasing,
> personnel, and accounting systems.  This position requires analytical
> abilities to identify and review problem situations, make independent
> decisions and /or recommend solutions.  The SGCO must be able to
> communicate
> to individuals at varying levels effectively verbally and in writing.  A
> high degree of accuracy is mandatory when developing and managing budgets,
> projecting expenditures and mange financial recommendations. This position
> requires the use of a calculator, ability to utilize software for word
> processing and spreadsheets, as well as familiarity with use of databases.
> Must be able to manage an unpredictable and voluminous workload while
> providing quality service and meet deadlines through organization,
> interpersonal skill, and by accurate prioritization of activities.
> Ability
> to effectively work with the team is essential.
>
> Contact: Philip Sinclair, CSHS Human Resources
> Phone: (310) 243-2427
> Email Resume to: xxxxxx@cshs.org
> Refer to # 1001339
> Open until filled.
>
> Lynzee Engel Browning
> Manager, Research Administration
> Cedars-Sinai Burns & Allen Research Institute
> 310.423.4603
>
>

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