Grants Associate
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 30, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Grants & Contracts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Research Administration Department is seeking for aGrants Associate who will be a member of the Grants Team in the School of Medicine Office of Research Administration (ORA) and will manage the non-financial aspects of pre-award administration for their assigned Departments/Divisions. This role provides the final institutional review and submission of proposals and award acceptance for federal and non-profit grants and incoming subgrants, ensuring responsiveness to sponsor guidelines and compliance with federal and institutional policies. Reporting to the Associate Director of Grants, the ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, organized, team-oriented person who has strong analytical skills, is attentive to detail, and can excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. Remote candidates are eligible to apply.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
General/Pre-Award Responsibilities
- Manage the grants process
from proposal submission through closeout for assigned
departments/divisions.
- Assist faculty and departmental staff with use of grant-related electronic submission and award management sites and databases.
- Remain informed and up-to-date on events, regulations and changes that affect sponsored projects.
- Interpret guidelines and assist in applying them to specific proposals, awards and issues.
Post-Award Responsibilities
- Review, negotiate
and accept grant awards and agreements on behalf of the
University.
- Work with compliance offices, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, the Office of General Counsel and sponsors to resolve any conflicts regarding award terms and conditions.
- Request and process certification of human subjects and/or animal approvals from IRB and IACUC offices.
- Process sponsor prior approval requests and administrative updates, such as relinquishments, carryover, effort reductions, etc.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
- B.A. or B.S. or a minimum of three years’ experience in research administration with some specialized experience in grant administration.
- Demonstrated understanding of research administration best practices.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities with multiple—sometimes tight—deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat and various institutional, federal and non-federal electronic proposal submission and award management systems:Coeus/FIBI, eRACommons, Grants.gov, ASSIST, proposalCENTRAL, fastlane/Research.gov, etc.
- Substantial knowledge of federal agency policies, regulations, application requirements and their application to sponsored research. Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing and conducting trainings on research administration topics.
- Understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), including cost principles.
- Familiarity with legal terms and conditions that typically appear in sponsored project agreements that may require negotiation.
Classified Title: Grants
Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $59,870 - $82,250 annually (commensurate
with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 -5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name:
SOM Admin Res Sponsored Projects
Personnel area: School of
Medicine
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons or because the individual is pregnant or attempting to become pregnant. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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