POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Charlie Tardivo 11 Sep 1995 15:26 EST
Below is the position announcement for an administrative opening for Manager of Grants Administration at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. If there are any inquiries concerning this open position, please contact me directly by e-mail or phone. Please no inquiries over the listserv. Cover letter and resume should be sent according to the announcement. This position reports directly to me. Charlie Tardivo Director of Grant Administration and Accounting Operations Whitehead Institute phone--617-258-5107 xxxxxx@wi.mit.edu ================================================================================ EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY SCIENCE In the eleven years since our opening, the Whitehead Institute has become a prominent resource in the world of biological research, and an integral part of MIT's teaching community. We attract the brightest scientists with promising research agendas, and then give them the freedom to pursue their own dreams. The results are nothing short of extraordinary. Join us. MANAGER OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION Basic Function and Responsibility Responsible for the operations of the Grants Administration Office which is responsible for pre and post award functions. The Grants Manager will have the direct review/approval responsibility for major applications/awards and institutional grants. Will direct the Grants Office staff in the review and approval of applications to ensure the highest level of quality and will supervise all post- award activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with sponsoring agency and Institute policies. Will disseminate funding information to faculty. Will work with Development and Public Relations in matching investigators with private funding opportunities and will assist in preparing applications to such agencies. Characteristic Duties * Develop and coordinate all activities appropriate to the successful pursuit of research grants and fellowships with responsibility for completeness, accuracy and timeliness. * Responsible for identifying new funding sources and providing that information to the faculty, along with the electronic and paper dissemination of grants information. Will manage the pre and post award operations of the Grants Administration Office and will oversee a staff of at least 4 individuals. * Understand and interpret federal and non-federal agency regulations, such as the FARs, Fed Regulations A-110, A-133, A-21/A-122, PHS and NSF policies. Must be familiar with sub contract agreements, vendor agreements, material transfer agreements and the monitoring of sub recipients. * Develop and communicate research administration policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring that the Institute is in compliance with federal and non-federal funding agencies. * Coordinate (with the grants staff) the development and presentation of information workshops or panel sessions at the Institute on proposal writing and the latest changes in grant applications with major funding agencies. Provide information and guidance, for grant and fellowship applications, proposal development, budget preparation and proposal submission that will ensure that submitted proposals meet the highest levels of quality. * Responsible for distributions, transfers and changes for all salaries charged to grant accounts and to monitor and review , rates of expenditures by grant, final reports and termination procedures--(FSRs, Invention reports etc.) , quarterly federal cash transaction report for NIH and NSF and time and effort reports. Qualifications Must have the ability to manage Grants Office staff and interact with a variety of administrative and scientific personnel within the Institute. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and have demonstrated an ability to work effectively and professionally with faculty and administrators. Must be service oriented, team-player, creative and have the ability to develop solutions to award-specific issues that arise. Education: Undergraduate Degree required., advanced degree or the equivalent of education and experience preferred. Experience: Five to seven years of research grants experience in a non-profit research environment required. Three years of project management and supervisory experience preferred. Working knowledge of the NIH grant application system is essential. Computer literacy for desk top computer (Mac preferred) and knowledge of existing information databases that will benefit sponsored research is essential. Should have the ability to search the internet for funding and resource information. Should also be familiar with or able to learn setting up and maintaining a Home Page on the Institute's network. We offer excellent salaries, generous benefits and a convenient Kendall Square location. Please send cover letter and resume to Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Ref.net, Nine Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.