Assistant Director, Office of Sponsored Research (Pre-Award)
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA

Fox Chase Cancer Center is a world-renowned leader in cancer research, prevention, and treatment, and is distinguished as one of the first comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Our employees are deeply involved in every step of the cancer treatment process, from encouraging cancer prevention to researching new procedures, and from conducting clinical trials to instituting the actual treatment. We offer careers that have real meaning.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing support to the Director in overseeing the day-to-day functions of the Office of Sponsored Research revolving around timely submission of complex grant applications in accordance with agencies' regulations, ensuring a uniform standard of quality and values. He/she will assist with the development and review of grant budgets and proposals. This individual will be required to interact with a variety of stakeholders including investigators, collaborating institutions, administrators and funding agency personnel. Therefore, excellent communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will:

- Possess and apply a complete understanding of all principles and procedures involved in processing a grant application

- Possess a working knowledge of agency rules and regulations

- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and to prioritize and to make logical decisions based on available information

- Be fully competent in all Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook with a working knowledge of basic database language and architecture

- Posess strong mathematical and analytical skills

- Be able to interpret sometimes complex and/or contradictory grant application regulations and deal effectively with ambiguity

- Possess excellent organizational skills and time management skills

- Be able to delegate and review work of other professionals in office in a collegial fashion.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required; An advanced degree, such as an M.B.A., is preferred. Three years experience in Grants and Contract Administration strongly preferred.

Please apply online by completing an application and submitting both a resume and cover letter at www.fccc.edu.  Apply to Asst Director, Requisition number 11-0236.

Fox Chase Cancer Center is nationally known for innovative medical advances, methods and technologies that are integrated with compassionate care to give patients every possible human and technological advantage in their battle against cancer. Visit us online for more information at www.fccc.edu Fox Chase Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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