OPEN POSITION-ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (S)

Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois has the following position(s) available. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Harmony Maple, Interim Director, Office of Sponsored Programs at 773-755-6334 or xxxxxx@childrensmemorial.org <mailto:xxxxxx@childrensmemorial.org>

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CHILDRENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

 Chicago, Illinois

 POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Director, Grants and Contracts

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Department:

Children's Memorial Research Center

Date Created:

11/02

Reports To:

Director, Office of Sponsored Programs

Date Revised:

4/05

General Summary of Position Responsibility:

Reports to the Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and is responsible for assisting the Principal Investigators, CMRC Board, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the President and Scientific Director by providing project development assistance including funding searches and the development of a faculty interest database, conducting budget and proposal preparation and review, managing the information dissemination process and assisting the Director, Office of Sponsored Programs with other pre-award activities and general departmental administration.

Essential Job Functions:

1.	Interprets and advises Principal Investigators (PIs) and CMH staff on Federal, State and institutional policies, procedures, guidelines, and deadlines on a daily basis.

2.      Develops budgets for proposals and provides pre-award proposal development support to researchers and physicians; interprets sponsor guidelines

3.      Identifies and disseminates funding source information to researchers and physicians which match their interests.

4.      Reviews terms and conditions of award documents from external sponsors for acceptance by Children's Memorial Hospital

5.      Assists in manages proposal database; verifies proposal data is correct

6.      Prepares and disseminates reports on proposal and award activity.

7.      Assists Principal Investigators and CMH staff in the administration of internal and external requirements of grants and contracts.

8.      Serves on various research related compliance committees as appropriate.

9.	Monitors compliance of PIs with various compliance committee actions and procedures.  Advises Director, OSP of any non-compliance as they relate to compliance committees.

10.	Advises compliance committee members on regulations, guidelines, and requirements for service on the compliance committees.

11.  Reviews terms and conditions of award documents from external sponsors for acceptance by Children's Memorial Hospital

12.  Assists the Director, Office of Sponsored Programs as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1.      Education: Assistant Director-High School completion and some post-secondary education required, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.  Associate Director-A level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a Master's Degree or Bachelors Degree and equivalent experience in research administration

2.      Job Related Experience: Five to Seven years administrative experience required in research administration, preferably in a scientific setting.

3.      Skills/Knowledge:  Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Familiarity with web based software helpful. Ability to work independently handles multiple tasks, set priorities and manages deadlines in a pleasant and professional manner. Associate Director-Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership to personnel, to a variety of internal and external contacts and to interact effectively with physicians, PI's and other medical center personnel.

4.      Physical Demands:  While most of the work is sedentary, specific duties will involve going to other campus buildings.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Minimal likelihood of occupational exposure to pathogen during the performance of assigned duties.

General Understanding and Nature of the Position Description

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.

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