GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR (PRE-AWARD)
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Award Grants Administrator supporting the Office of Sponsored Programs at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited to take on an important role to ensure compliant proposal submissions and aid in non-financial pre-award activities. Your passion for our purpose and your expertise in grant administration will empower us to secure resources that drive our global impact. As a member of the Office of Sponsored Programs Pre-Award team, you’ll contribute to the institute’s mission while honing your skills in grant administration and award negotiation.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, public health or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred.
- Experience in working with the NIH and/or other Federal Sponsors and expertise in proposal review and submission is highly desirable, as is the knowledge and understanding of various grant application and award management processes.
- Effective analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to efficiently interact with faculty, staff, and leadership.
- Proven ability to efficiently manage one’s time to organize and prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on deadlines and excel in a collaborative environment.
- Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including word processing, web searching, reporting, database manipulation, spreadsheet management, and the ability to learn new systems and applications.
- This is an on-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.
Responsibilities
- Build and nurture relationships with Faculty, Grantors, and Funding Agencies, gaining insights into their funding priorities.
- Partner with administrative support staff, faculty, and key stakeholders to refine proposal elements.
- Responsible for the submission of various grant proposals, including large, complex, multi-project submissions to vital Sponsors like the NIH, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and CIRM.
- Prepare, review and negotiate outgoing subaward agreements and amendments for the Institute.
- Engage in award negotiation and agreement drafting with grantors to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Sponsor and Scripps Research requirements and regulations.
- Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
Benefits
- Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
- Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
- Free, on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
