Job Opening in Los Angeles Lazzaro, Joanne 15 Sep 2008 16:06 EST

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the expansion of our office, we have yet another opening at our
institution. Please note that we are looking for a "Senior" grant
administrator. What do we mean by "Senior"? Here is a little self-quiz
to guide you:

How to tell if you qualify as a "Senior Research Administrator"

1. In 2009, when Conan O'Brien takes over the Tonight Show, you will be
on your 3rd Tonight show host.

2. Your first car could now be registered as a "Vintage" automobile.

3. While learning to send text messages, you accidentally voted 27 times
for Sangiovanni to win "American Idol".

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But seriously, please send on the following to any interested colleages.

Resumes can be sent directly to me; call if you need more information
;-).

Joanne Lazzaro
Manager, Sponsored Research and Funds Administration
Burns & Allen Research Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Office (310) 423-4603
Fax (310) 423-0493
Cell (310) 498-0153
xxxxxx@cshs.org

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Burns & Allen Research Institute has the
following position available:

Senior Grant and Contract Officer
Department: Sponsored Research & Funds Administration
Salary: DOE
Hours: Full Time, Days
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Req: # 1071721

We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is
rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,
one of the largest non-profit hospitals in the western United States, we
offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and career growth
potential. In addition to conducting $61 million in research (and
growing) we are now also a degree-granting institution, offering a PhD
in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine. We value diversity
and it is expressed in all aspects, from the patients we serve to our
organizational culture and our employees. If you are a dedicated
research administration professional, a self-starter, well-organized,
enjoy change and want to make a difference, CSMC has excellent
opportunities waiting for you.

Short job description summary:
Provides comprehensive pre- and post-award administration of research
proposals and awards. As the leader of a service team consisting of
Senior Grant & Contract Officer, a Grant Officer, and Financial Analyst,
guides research investigators & staff during proposal preparation &
submission, award/contract negotiation, and post-award non-financial
management of research projects. Resolves complex, sensitive, and other
non-routine issues related to contract negotiation or administration.
Serves as an information resource for the research community; conducts
in-service training seminars; writes/revises policies and procedures.

Requires: Bachelor's degree in related area (Master's degree a plus but
not required), and 5 years direct related experience; at least 1 year
experience managing/supervising others. Extensive experience with pre-
and post-award administration for research grants and contracts; current
working knowledge of National Institutes of Health proposals, grants and
contracts required, including electronic research adminstration.
Certified Research Administrator desired (but not required), as well as
experience with process improvement methods. Experience with PeopleSoft
8.4 (or higher) a plus but not required.

At CSMC, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork. If you
share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent
pay and benefits, retirement plans, opportunities for career
advancement, paid training days, and so much more. For immediate
consideration, please apply online. Applications can be submitted
through the "Career Center" link at www.csmc.edu. Please reference job
#1071721.  AA/EOE.

Joanne Lazzaro
Manager, Sponsored Research and Funds Administration
Burns & Allen Research Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Office (310) 423-4603
Fax (310) 423-0493
Cell (310) 498-0153
xxxxxx@cshs.org

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