The primary purpose of the Grant Program Coordinator position is to provide support to the process for large-scale grants. Impact large scale and/or multiple grant activities for a department.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Administrative Planning For Grant And Protocol Initiatives
- Provides the appropriate resources, including administrative and financial support for the grant process.
- Participates in the data collection, preparation, submission, review, approval, contract negotiation, activation, regulation, tracking and reporting of and submission of grant and protocol applications and annual reports, according to institutional and external requirements.
- Assists in the audit process.
- Provides assistance in all aspects of large grant awards. This includes pre-award, post-award, progress reports, no-cost extensions, and close outs. Coordinates the internal competitions for developmental or career development funds.
- Maintains familiarity with NIH forms and requirements.
- Serves as a resource to others who participate in the grant process.
- Prepares budgets
- Attend G.A.N.G. meetings
Management of day-to-day protocol and grant operations.
- Assists in preparation and maintenance of a database of internal and external grant report and continuation deadlines.
- Assists in coordinating grant activities with project and core principal investigators, and report status to the Grant Program Manager.
- Compose grant-related and protocol-related correspondence as necessary and route appropriately.
- Assists in maintaining up-to-date percents of effort for all departmental personnel.
- Assists in coordinating with the Legal Department and Grants and Contracts the issuance of agreements and subcontracts, facilitate setup of subcontract and follow through on invoice payment.
- Assists in maintaining a detailed, up-to-date file and list of grant publications.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes and assist with tracking of study medications.
- Attend and actively engage in weekly PI meetings.
- Submits protocol modifications and termination requests.
- Maintains essential documents for protocols
Protocol, grant and regulatory tracking and reporting
- Assists in composing and submitting protocols for grant-related and sponsored projects.
- Follows through to track RCTS and OSP submissions for grant and contract submissions
- Reviews each project for annual continuing reviews.
- Tracks projects through the pre-award and IRB process.
- Responds to queries from CR Study Registration group
COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions.
Develop Oneself - Pursue learning and self-development; actively seek feedback; transfer learning into next steps; set high standards of performance; drive for results and achievement.
Oral Communication - Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication.
Team with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals.
With Drive, you see that you can serve as a leader whether you have a formal leadership role or not. You tackle problems, move past setbacks and hardships, and don't lose sight of your goals. (Competencies: Self-Confidence, Analytical Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Technical Expertise
You understand that your ideas and contributions are valued. You promote the same for others. You address your own biases
You demonstrate
Professionalism by setting the example for others and consistently modeling MD Anderson's values and service standards. You communicate effectively in a variety of ways. (Competencies: Inspire Trust, Oral Communication, Written Communication)
Through
Emotional Intelligence, you maintain awareness of your own emotions and the emotions of those around you. Use nonverbal cues and feelings to engage others in an inclusive and responsive way. (Competencies: Active Listening, Teaming, Self-Reflection)
Having
Coachability means you are engaged in relentless learning. You constantly ask questions and stay curious. You understand that the organization constantly evolves, and you should as well. (Competencies: Develop Oneself, Adaptability)
Educaiton
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred: Master's degree.
Experiences
Required: Three years of extensive administrative experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one year basis. With preferred degree, one year of experience required.
Preferred: Protocol submission or grant experience.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 171507
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 82,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 99,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
