Are you looking to put your pre-award skills to use at a world leader in research? Join our team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - https://jobs.cincinnatichildrens.org/search/jobdetails/specialist-i-sponsored-programs/c0b95c06-3f79-4155-86e0-71d99cd9ced5
Pre-award Specialist I or II
Fully Remote Position
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Analyze all administrative aspects of grant and contract proposals to and awards from external sponsors to determine financial and operational impacts on Cincinnati Children's. To provide the Research Foundation and Divisions with analysis and recommendations to further the aims of the Medical Center
Scope: Centralized support for multiple divisions; Specialist I will review and submit approximately 0-175 funding proposals per year. Specialist II will review and submit 175-300 funding proposals per year and help with training and special projects. Level depends on experience.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proposal Oversight and Submission
Supports team, faculty and staff in the development and preparation of research grant proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and agreements; to include interpretation of funding guidelines and sponsor requirements, budget preparation, compilation of application components, process documentation, and submission to sponsor
Analyzes and evaluates contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expenditure categories, such as salaries, percent effort, fringe benefits, materials and supplies, travel, equipment, and indirect costs. Considers sponsor requirements for budgeting related to allowed costs, salary cap, cost share, and indirect rate. Partner with divisions to ensure feasibility and that budgets capture all related research expenses as deemed appropriate by Sponsor.
Review proposals for compliance with sponsor and institutional policies, adherence to SOPs, accuracy, and conformity with program guidelines. Ensure proposals are entered into ePAS accurately. Analyzes and evaluates awarded proposals, contracts and subcontracts for compliance with funding agency, federal, state, and Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) requirements. Grant Award Management
Actively manage strong working relationships with divisions, faculty, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify and understand customer needs and expectations and meet them.
Effectively manage a portfolio of divisions
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 0 - 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline - Specialist I
- 2-4 years related experience - Specialist II
Preferred:
CRA or Level Up
Carole Donnellon, MBA, MS, CRA |Pre-Award Manager
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carole.donnellon@cchmc.org
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Carole Donnellon
Pre-award Manager
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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