Contracts and Grants Specialist

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

16h • $79,909 - $83,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine is seeking a Contracts and Grants Specialist to work in the Department of Neurology. The Department of Neurology provides evaluation, treatment, and care for patients suffering from a wide range of neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and migraine. We provide care through our in-patient and consultative services, our designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, our 22-bed Neuro-Critical Care Unit, and our busy outpatient practice. The Department also provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. Several departmental faculty received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Veteran’s Administration to study the role of genetics in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, new brain imaging modalities in multiple sclerosis, biomarkers in multiple sclerosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability. Many faculty are lead investigators in clinical trials to identify new therapeutic approaches for a broad range of neurological disorders. Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources. Applies intermediate level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Decision making occurs within general guidelines and requires significant interpretation. Supervisor defines work guided by goals and objectives. Supervisor assists with unusual situations. Solutions require considerable analysis and evaluation of various alternatives. Independently anticipates needs and requirements to resolve non-routine matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of accounting, budget, contract, grant, or research administration experience.
• Completion of a 12-credit Research Administration graduate certificate program can be considered for the equivalent of one (1) year of relevant research administration work experience.
• Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Commission.
• Knowledge of position requirements.
• Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Nice To Haves

• Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provides contract and grant preparation review to understand requirements for the application process.
• Prepares guidelines for the submission.
• Provides the groundwork for the application required documents.
• Works with management to identify priorities of gathering and processing documents and develops contract requirements containing quantifiable specifications and measurable performance criteria.
• Reviews application forms, contract templates, correspondence and selected agreements for appropriate presentation of compliance information.
• Develops timeline to meet submission deadlines and checklist of required documents.
• Generates required documents checklist for grant application.
• Acts as point of contact and develops relationships with UMB parties, sponsor, and sub-contractors to ensure the contract or grant short- and long-term milestones are met.
• Safeguards the integrity of the grant or contract administration.
• Navigates the Subcontract process through University systems, and provides groundwork to partners to ensure partnership is in compliance with University standards.
• Collaborates with principal investigator (PI) and management to develop project plan by interpreting policy and procedure.
• Reconciles budget based on approved budget by sponsor.
• Provides current and historical budget data to project expenditures and forecast income.
• Works with staff on identified potential ledger variances.
• Prepares and reviews financial status reports and invoices.
• Organize the close out procedures with Faculty.
• Sets timelines to have the documents complete.
• Reviews final closeout.
• Ensures all results are completed and submitted to sponsor.
• Identifies and assists in issue resolution and escalates as needed.
• Acts as point of contact and advised PI on all financial transactions, such as travel, purchasing, or subcontracting.
• Interprets and applies Federal, State, and sponsors guidelines and requirements.
• Reviews applications for funding and process.
• Prepares grant and contract budget and application in line with University and federal policy.
• Maintains and tracks required training documents and ensures all parties are in compliance with regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement program
• Generous PAID leave package
• Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
• 15 paid holidays
• 3 personal leave
• Unlimited accrual of sick time
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional learning and development programs
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
• Flexible work schedules
• Teleworking options (if applicable per job)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level