Senior Specialist - Research Services
About The Position
The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Senior Specialist, Research Services to join the Research and Administrative Services department. In cooperation with the Vice President of Research & Administrative Services, this individual will provide Wistar faculty and scientific staff with non-financial pre- and post-award grants administration support. Responsibilities will include maintaining and monitoring pre- and post-award deliverable pipelines for a select group of Principal Investigator (PI) portfolios. In cooperation with the PIs, the successful candidate will compile and submit grant proposals and post-award reports. They will be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of federal grant deadlines, requirements and regulations. This position will include coordinating with various administrative offices on grant related matters inclusive of finance, legal, development, science administration, HR, IT and operations. This individual will also serve as a back up Signing Official when needed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required, preferably in a business-related field.
- A minimum of 5 years in grants administration is also required.
- Knowledge of pre- and post-award grants administration.
- Knowledge of NIH application requirements and policy regulations.
- Experience managing complex grant submissions and awards.
- Experience managing multiple PI grant portfolios.
- Experience with grant submissions and management portals such as NIH eRA Commons, Research.gov, eBRAP and Proposal Central.
- Knowledge of NIH Public Access Policy.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Sharepoint.
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and monitoring pre- and post-award deliverable pipelines for a select group of Principal Investigator (PI) portfolios.
- Compiling and submitting grant proposals and post-award reports in cooperation with the PIs.
- Maintaining current knowledge of federal grant deadlines, requirements and regulations.
- Coordinating with various administrative offices on grant related matters inclusive of finance, legal, development, science administration, HR, IT and operations.
- Serving as a back up Signing Official when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and observed holidays.
- Retirement program with a defined contribution (403(b)).
- Long term and short-term disability coverage.
- Tuition benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
