Heart Institute- Research Grant Specialist I S. Cheng Lab

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as the liaison between departments or research groups and Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting, and Finance departments.
• Prepares and routes internal documents for signature and processing.
• Performs all post-award administrative functions.
• Maintains clear understanding of grant budgets and expenditure restrictions.
• Monitors federal and non-federal grant accounts, tracks expenses, project reconciliation and research-related financial reporting.
• Performs necessary funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests (DCTRs).
• Affords assistance in the development of financial projections for project account management.
• Affords assistance in the development and submission of progress reports.
• May enter Notice of Awards (NOAs) details into databases.
• May assist in the preparation and submission of documentation required for research compliance.
• Participates in required training and education programs.
• Affords assistance to senior level research administrators and leadership on other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in administration of research grants, or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Prior experience in grant administration, familiarity with Federal sponsors (e.g. NIH, DOD, etc) and Non-Federal sponsors strongly desired.
• Familiarity/experience with building budgets and basic financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and understanding Grants, Manuscripts and Abstracts guidelines.
• Knowledge of general accounting and financial analysis required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related applications required.
• Demonstrated ability to create and utilize Excel spreadsheets for budget and data tracking.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with short timelines, to prioritize work, and to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks requiring attention to detail.