Aya Healthcare has an exciting 26 week contract as a Grants Specialist located in San Francisco, CA!
Job Details:
JOB TITLE: Grants Specialist
CONTRACT DURATION: 26 week contract with possibility of extending
SHIFT: Mon-Fri 0800-1700, 8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA- Hybrid- onsite 2 days
ONBOARDING TIME: Expect 2-3 weeks from offer acceptance to start date.
PAY: $42-45hr
DETAILS ABOUT THE GRANTS SPECIALIST
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.
Job Summary:
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.
Generic Scope:
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
Custom Scope:
The Research Services Coordinator (RSC) is UCSF’s sponsored projects institutional representative for faculty and is the primary point of contact for external sponsors, RMS Award Specialists and Associates. 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, UCSF 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.
Department Summary:
Research Management Services (RMS) is an advocate for all researchers at UCSF and provides them with comprehensive pre-award services. The RMS, a $14M operation, is comprised of eleven shared service teams, including 124 Research Services Coordinators (RSC), Specialists, Associate RSCs, Award Associates and Team Managers supporting 2000+ faculty, and is responsible for all pre-award grant activity for the campus.
AYA DELIVERS…
· Front-of-the-line access to exclusive jobs at thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
· A robust team to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience.
· A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process.
· And of course, you get the usual benefits such as:
o Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
o Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements, when applicable.
Aya Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply!
Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you okay with a 26 week contract?
- Do you have professional experience in pre-award research administration, including coordinating and submitting grant or contract proposals?
- Do you have experience developing research proposal budgets and reviewing budgets for accuracy and compliance with sponsor requirements?
- Do you have experience preparing or submitting National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant applications or proposals?
- Do you have experience interpreting and applying federal, state, or private sponsor requirements, regulations, and terms and conditions to grant or contract proposals?
- Do you have experience managing complex sponsored projects involving multiple investigators, subawards/subcontracts, or multiple funding components?
Ability to Commute:
- San Francisco, CA (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA (San Francisco County)
