Research Administrator Pre-Award (NIH Grants & Contracts) ** Hybrid Role **

Overview:

Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks accomplished Research Administrator – Pre-Award (NIH Grants & Contracts).

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Location: San Francisco, CA 94158

*** Duration: 26 weeks contract w/ possibility of extensions

Notes:

• Hybrid schedule, working 2 days onsite per week.
• Work Schedule: Mon – Fri, 08:00am – 05:00pm.

Description:

• Involves providing analytical, financial, and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development.
• Activities may include pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors.
• Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and identifying and developing and / or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance and program success; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award / subcontract issuance and administration.
• Reporting to a Team Manager and partnering with faculty and departmental staff, the RSC directs and manages the proposal process to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate submissions. This includes budget development; interpretation of sponsor requirements; subject matter expertise in grants and contracts and strategic advice, as well as institutional review and signature; ensuring that proposals meet sponsor, pre-award guidelines, and regulations.
• The RSC is the institutional representative through the life of the award.
• The RSC is a professional staff member, promoting a collaborative model of stewardship among faculty and staff and is an advocate for a responsive, effective research administration process.
• Upon successful completion of certification, the RSC obtains delegated signature authority and will be reclassified to a Research Administrator 4.
• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and / or oversee research proposals, awards and /or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies.
• Work on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations.
• Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
• Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards.
• Guides less experienced staff.
• Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus).
• Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators, and multiple sub awards.

Qualifications:

• The department is seeking a candidate that is familiar with Pre-Award Research Administration, Budget Development, and Proposal submission, especially with National Institutes of Health (NIH) applications.

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I''d love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you''re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we''d like to work with you.

Satwinder “Sat” Singh

Lead Technical Recruiter

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

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