Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Burns & Allen Research Institute Los Angeles California Manager, Research Compliance Job Description Under the direction of the Service Line Dept. Supervisor in collaboration with the Manager, Research Administration, serves as liaison between assigned departmental areas, Principal Investigators (PIs) CSMC Service Areas, Research Administration and Grant & Fund Accounting. Performs and is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks in support of research funded by grants and contracts including: policy implementation, facilitation of business process, and on-going monitoring to ensure compliance with CSMC and Research Institute policy. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES * Monitors research business transactions and ensures grant compliance; identifies and resolves transaction problems consulting with P.I. and Grant & Contract Officer and Grant & Fund Accounting staff. This includes compliance issues as appropriate. * Assists PIs, their staff, and departments in monitoring research financial related activities. May develop and prepare, budgets, financial reports, analysis of expenditure variances, prevent and/or eliminate deficits, and will assist in tracking expenditures, etc. * In collaboration with Grant & Contract Officer interprets and ensures compliance with policies and procedures of sponsoring agencies and CSMC Research Institute for P.I.(s) and research personnel. * Coordinates pre and post award activities of grants and contracts to facilitate proposal submission, account set up, and project initiation. In collaboration with Research Administration, develops and conducts training on Research Institute and Health System related policies and procedures for P.I.(s) and departmental and research staff. Is responsible for identification of attendees and follow up to ensure their practice reflects training. * Assists PI with IRB/IACUC submissions or other compliance activities. May coordinate/facilitate human resource activities on behalf of research personnel (recruitment, PAF processing, tracking performance evaluations, JACHO compliance, etc.) * May assist Manager in team development of policy / procedures. Performs other projects and/or duties as assigned. (e.g. develops procedure manual). MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES * Typically a BA or BS degree with a minimum of three (3) years grant and contract administration experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Thorough knowledge of current research administration which includes grant and contract processing for both private and governmental agencies; agency policies and procedures, and governmental regulations. * Strong knowledge of mathematics and/or accounting. Grant and contract accounting and research budget development and forecasting desirable. * Strong analytical ability, problem solving skills, and attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, etc. * Excellent organization and communication skills, interpersonal, oral and written. * Demonstrated experience as team player required * Ability to work in dynamic environment with continuously changing multiple conflicting priorities among many clients. Ability to meet time lines and work under pressure. * Knowledge of human resource and administrative policy and procedure and demonstrated ability to correctly interpret and implement them. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates behavior which supports the Cedars-Sinai Health System, and Research Institute mission. Attends required orientation and training seminars. Meets production standards within established time requirements. Work product and performance meets quality standards. Demonstrates respect and positive interpersonal skills with patients, clients, public, managers and coworkers - 'a team player.' Maintains confidentiality of patient care and business matters. Observes time, attendance and dress code standards. Protects the safety of others and of the physical plan and equipment, following institutional policies, fire, safety, corporate compliance, infection control regulations, etc. Approval Signature ____________________________ Date ___6/21/99_____________ I have read, understand, and accept the duties, competency levels, and standards of the above job description. Employee Signature _____________________________Date ________________ Salary Range Begins at $55,000 YR. Open Until Filled When responding please refer to Requisition Number, 1990617 Contact: Phillip Sinclair, CSHS Human Resources Phone: (310) 423-2427 E Mail: xxxxxx@cshs.org Lynzee Engel Browning Manager, Grant & Contracts, IRB, IACUC Cedars-Sinai Burns & Allen Research Inst. 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