Below is the position announcement for an administrative opening for
Manager of Grants Administration at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical
Research.

Charlie Tardivo
Director of Grant Administration and Accounting Operations
Whitehead Institute
phone--617-258-5107
fax--617-258-6294
xxxxxx@wi.mit.edu

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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.