Position Announcements Wootersjw 12 Mar 1998 10:17 EST
We have recently reorganized the Research and Service Grants Administration (RSGA) Department at Boston Medical Center. Our goal is to create a more efficient and customer focused organization. We are in the process of filling a variety of positions within our department and are seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: GRANTS AND CONTRACTS MANAGER, RESEARCH PROGRAMS (Job code EM-GCM) GENERAL SUMMARY: The Grants and Contracts Manager will assume overall responsibility for all research grants, contracts and agreements within RSGA. Provide direction for the Senior Grants and Contracts Specialists (SGCS) and Grants and Contracts Specialists (GCS) on general pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring that the needs of Principal Investigators and support staff are met. Assist the RSGA Director with specific projects related to the promotion of research and research administration at Boston Medical Center. Work with the Director of RSGA and the Principal Investigators to proactively promote research programs at BMC to the research community at large and help Principal Investigators identify opportunities for groundbreaking research. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, with Master's degree in business or health administration preferred. Minimum of eight years of experience in pre- and post- award research grant administration and at least four years in a supervisory position are required. Knowledge of Federal and Non-Federal regulations and operation policies of sponsored research, including OMB Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133, OASC-3, PHS grants policy statement, and all FARs. Strong computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access or other relational database preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of organizational skills and leadership abilities are required. Must have the ability to promote teamwork and a strong customer service ethic to supervised personnel. Must have strong oral and written communications skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities. PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Job Code EM - PDM) GENERAL SUMMARY: The Proposal Development Manager serves as the main resource for Principal Investigators, Department Managers and sponsors for all issues related to proposal development and grant writing. Assist the Director of RSGA with specific projects related to proposal development, grant writing and the promotion of research and research administration at Boston Medical Center. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, with Master's degree in English or health administration preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in pre-award grant administration and/or proposal development or grant writing. Some knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements preferred. Strong computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred. In depth knowledge of desktop publishing software also required. Strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of organizational skills and leadership abilities are Required. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS SPECIALIST (Job Code EM - GCS) GENERAL SUMMARY: Grants and Contracts Specialists (GCS) will be responsible for pre- and post-award grants administration and accounting duties. GCS will be grouped into teams and each team will be responsible for the administration of either service grants or for the basic, applied and clinical research grants of one or more departments. GCS will serve as the appropriate Principal Investigator's contact for all grant and contract administration and accounting functions. While an individual GCS may focus primarily on pre-award or post-award administration, all GCS's will have a working knowledge of both. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business or Health administration, with 3 - 5 year's experience in pre-award and/or post-award administration also required. Knowledge of Federal and Non- Federal regulations and operation policies of sponsored research including OMB Circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133, OASC-3, PHS grants policy statement, and all FARs. Strong computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access or other relational database preferred. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required. Must have strong oral and written communications skills. Must have the willingness and ability to work as a member of a team. Resumes and inquiries should be directed to: Boston Medical Center Human Resources Department ATTN: Ed Mangis 88 East Newton Street Boston, MA 02118