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The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) has a current opening for an experienced Grant Administrator to support the research being conducted within Hennepin Healthcare. Direct experience with federal grants, policies and procedures, and research administration preferred. This can be a 100% remote position if the candidate desires.

Interested parties should submit supplemental material that showcases their ability to fulfill the job description including sample budget management experience or summary of relevant projects via a cover letter.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage, negotiate, and provide support for contract/grant awards. Assist with problem resolution regarding accounting and budgeting. Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive grant writing program for professional staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage, negotiate, and provide support for contract/grant awards
  • Conduct preliminary review of proposals for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policies and procedures. Identify special problems and collect information for problem resolution.
  • Prepare subcontracts
  • Suggest potential sources of support.
  • Attend site visits of sponsoring agencies.
  • Assist as appropriate with drafting of policy statements and other documents
  • Provide assistance to faculty, staff, and personnel from outside agencies in identification and resolution of problems that result from all stages of sponsored research activity.
    • Provide assistance in the identification and/or resolution of audit problems.
  • Complete payment schedules of funds, narrative and financial reporting requirements, bases and rates of overhead charged as well as other terms and conditions of the award.
• Assist with problem resolution regarding accounting and budgeting.
  • Review and approval of all accounting and business documents processed against contracts and grants.
  • Assist accounting staff to resolve problems of overdrafts, expired accounts, and erroneous, faulty, or returned documents.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive training program for subordinate professional staff.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education/Experience:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be a baccalaureate degree and 2-4 years of direct experience with federal grants, policies and procedures, research administration, or other related experience.

Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA):

Requires interaction with a diverse population. Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Must have knowledge of federal grant processes, policies and procedures. Must have the ability to work within deadlines, policies and procedures, perform multiple tasks concurrently, and work under minimal supervision. Must display working knowledge of and ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software. Displays high standards of attendance, punctuality, maintains confidentiality, and manages time effectively.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

AA/EOE of Minorities, Women, Disabilities, Veterans