Grants & Contract Specialist I, Center for Clinical Research (Hybrid)

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants & Contracts Specialist I conducts initial reviews of contracts and negotiates Clinical Trial Agreements with assigned departments within the UHCMC Clinical Research Center. The role reviews grants, contracts, and budgets for basic research study protocols, with assistance from the Law Department, and coordinates with Research Finance and research departments on fiscally responsible negotiations of non-complex, lower-value sponsor research budgets. The specialist ensures timely processing and administration of UHC protocols and grants and maintains accurate administrative records, including database entries.

The position also performs other duties as assigned, complies with applicable policies and standards, and follows requirements for the safe and secure handling of patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). The employer provides annual training and has a Code of Conduct and policies and procedures addressing appropriate PHI use. The role requires occasional travel to and from the UH main campus/Walker Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Law.
• At least 1 year of experience, with emphasis in Finance and prior grant and contract administration involving research; a Master’s or advanced degree may be considered in lieu of research administration experience.
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn cost accounting principles for grant administration in academic institutions, including Circulars A-110, A-21, and A-133.
• General PC skills and ability to organize and multitask.
• Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI).
• Will train to become a Certified Contract Coordinator (CCC).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or Law.
• Experience in clinical trial research and budget construction.

Responsibilities

• Review grants and contracts, including budgets, for basic research study protocols, with assistance from the Law Department.
• Coordinate with Research Finance and research departments to negotiate fiscally responsible budgets for non-complex, lower-value sponsor research.
• Ensure timely processing and administration of UHC protocols and grants.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including database entries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with requirements.

What This Job Offers

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