Grants & Contracts Administrator

Position Summary

Hybrid in office one day per week. May be open to full remote to out of state candidates.

Reporting to the Manager, Grants and Contracts, this position is responsible for overseeing grants and contracts for the Phoenix Children’s research and sponsored programs office. This position will assist the investigators and staff with the grant application process, negotiation of federal and non-federal clinical trial budgets, reviewing and administering the clinical and translational research throughout the grant lifecycle from pre-award through post award administration, including, but not limited to, the review on all proposals and grant related correspondence.

With oversight, this position will additionally track post award research portfolios, with attention to financial solvency, and post award/financial management. This position requires effective collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelors Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Masters degree in Health, Education, Business, or related field. (Preferred)

• 1 year of experience in research application coordination and submissions. (Required)
• 1 year of experience working in finance, accounting, and/or related area. (Required)
• Experience in clinical trial management and analysis including contracting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting in healthcare or a research environment. (Preferred)
• Experience with a non-for-profit or academic research institute (Preferred)
• Experience working with Federal and foundation grants. (Preferred)

• Certified Research Administrator (Preferred)

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. (Required)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills. (Required)
• Excellent organization, coordination and project management skills (Required)