Grants Analyst I - Office of Research

Medical College of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) facilitates life-saving biomedical research. The Grants and Contracts Office (GCO) unit within the Office of Research supports MCW investigators and research staff in submitting competitive, compliant, and high-quality funding proposals. The GCO Grants Analyst I works directly with investigators and their teams to facilitate, submit, negotiate, and award all incoming grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. This role requires daily working knowledge of regulatory and institutional policies to review and submit grant applications on behalf of the institution, consult and advise investigators and their teams, develop and implement compliance measures, and draft and manage sub-recipient awards.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and persistent follow-through.
• Solid knowledge of related federal regulations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Office of Management and Budget.
• Ability to interpret organizational policies and guidelines for research management.
• Proven ability to maintain balance between positive relationships with external sponsors and internal personnel while adhering to the requirements of the institution.
• Ability to maintain confidences.
• Ability to perform effectively in a stressful, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize projects impacting the work of others.
• Positive advocacy of the goals and objectives of the unit, department and mission of MCW is essential.
• Flexibility with internal processes and timelines is fundamental.
• Strong customer service skills that include courteous and helpful behavior; accomplishing tasks through teamwork and initiative; ensuring timely and thorough responses to complaints and critiques; and anticipating the needs of all those with whom you work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attentiveness to detail.
• Strong computer skills and high comfort level with multiple web-based systems.
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 year’s of experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or advanced degree
• Related experience in grants administration, contract negotiation
• Internal candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Serve as the GCO point of contact for a specified book of business within the institution that includes both basic science and some clinical departments.
• Interpret and articulate both institutional and sponsor policies and relevant procedures to ensure compliance.
• Proactively keep department apprised of changes in policies and regulations of relevant granting agencies.
• Work with departments and central administrative offices to achieve compliance.
• Review grant applications, proposals and funding requests.
• Prepare grant applications, proposals and funding requests for submission to sponsor, and complete submission to funding agencies on behalf of the institution.
• Serve as the MCW business office point of contact and liaison for sponsoring agencies.
• Perform pre-award and non-financial post-award activities associated with federal, federal pass-through, non-profit, local, state and internal grants and contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of NIH Just-in-Time materials; review and submit same in eRA Commons.
• Review and approve incoming subcontracts or pass-through awards issued to the institution from other collaborating institutions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of grant and contract awards, and accept awards on behalf of the institution.
• Assist in testing eBridge upgrades, enhancements and issues.
• Partner with other GCO analysts and MCW stakeholders and participate in team-based projects, as assigned.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

What This Job Offers

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