Pre and Post Award Clinical Research Grants Administrator

Overview:
Vitalief is a leading site solutions partner focused on improving the value and contribution of clinical trial sites across the drug development lifecycle.  With deep expertise in Consulting (strategic and operational) and Functional Service Provider (FSP) services, we provide fully integrated solutions that streamline clinical trials, improve patient outcomes, and drive value for Sponsors, CROs, and sites.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Pre and Post Award Clinical Research Grants Administrator to join our exceptional team (as full-time, fully benefited Vitalief employee) to support our client, one of the largest and leading healthcare providers, in the successful planning and execution of their research. 

WHY VITALIEF? 

• You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
• Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
• We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
• Life/work balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.

• The Grants Administrator manages all phases of research grant and contract administration, supporting the work of various clinical and research programs
• Perform pre and post award responsibilities including: preparing and/or reviewing administrative material for grant submissions; budget forecasting and management; ongoing monitoring of fund statements; financial management and monitoring of awarded grants, resolution of accounting problems/errors; functioning as a liaison to federal and non-federal grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions; monitoring all grants and contracts for compliance issues; and assisting Principal Investigators (PI’s) and program staff in submitting their semi-annual effort certification forms/reports.
• Prepare Federal, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other grant submissions – coordinating the administrative aspects of the proposal (i.e., electronic grant submission, budgets, bio-sketches of personnel, etc.).
• Identify and work with PI to prevent projected over expenditures and resolve deficit situations.
• Advise and/or assist PI with the following: prevent over expenditures (resolve deficit situations), allowable and unallowable expenditures on grants; on processes, such as: travel reimbursements, purchase order requisitions, and check requests for assigned grants/contracts; process cost transfers in a timely manner proactively identify and avoid the need for cost transfers; closeout grants/contracts at end of award period; completing progress reports, carry forward, and other requests to Sponsor; closeout grants/contracts at end of award period.
• Work with post award and contracts team to ensure that new awards set up properly and timely.
• Review Notice Of Awards (NOA) for sponsor terms and conditions and communicate to the PI any special terms and conditions.
• Initiate and process reimbursements, purchase order requisitions, and check requests for assigned grants/contracts.
• Review and approve Final Financial Reports and final invoices.
• Keep current with federal (NIH in particular), state and other requirements, timelines and policy issues.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in of demonstrated related experience with emphasis on pre and post award grant administration.
• Experience preparing Federal, NIH, and other research grant submissions from a regulations and requirements perspective.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to manage all phases of the grant cycle and in dept knowledge of financial reporting associated with research funding- budget forecasting, monitoring fund statements accounting issue resolution. 
• Demonstrated experience building positive relationships and working effectively with PI’s, all levels within the client organization, as well as external grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions.
• Some experience in financial / budget management and understanding of basic accounting practices.
• Critical thinking & decision-making skills – ability to evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications. 
• Detail-oriented, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and balance a sense of humor with necessity to interact professionally at all levels.
• Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently as well as with guidance when appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Standing, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing.  Lifting up to 20lbs.