MANAGER OF SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The LSU Cancer Center in New Orleans seeks a Manager of Sponsored Research and Development to oversee the Grants Office, including supervision of the Grants Management team.

You will identify grant opportunities, coordinate submissions with researchers and clinicians, ensure compliance with reporting to funding agencies, and work with the Contracts and Budget & Finance teams to reconcile awards with budgets and financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional related experience; master’s substitution option on file.
• Experience with NIH and federal grant agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants office development, management and compliance.
• Identify grant opportunities and coordinate submissions with researchers and clinicians.
• Provide grant management oversight including reporting to funding agencies and leadership.
• Collaborate with Contracts and Budget & Finance to reconcile awards with budgets.

Skills

OMB Circular A-21

Grant management

Budgeting

Federal grants

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

MANAGER OF SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Functional Position Title MANAGER OF SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Position Number

Position Number 00058448

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Location-City

Location-City New Orleans

School/Division

School/Division MEDICAL SCHOOL

Department

Department Center of excellence-Cancer

Position Summary

The LSU Cancer Center is seeking a Manager of Sponsored Research and Development to oversee the development, management, and compliance of the Cancer Center Grants Office including supervision of the Grants Management team.

Primary responsibilities include identifying grant opportunities, working with appropriate Grant Specialists, researchers, and clinicians to identify, develop, coordinate, and submit grant applications, provide grant management oversight including grant reporting to funding agencies and department heads, and ensure compliance with required grant reporting and administration by federal, state, and local entities.

The Manager will work closely with the Contracts and Budget & Finance team and Pre and Post-award Grant Specialists to ensure that awards are properly reconciled to developed budgets, disbursement are in accordance with award stipulations, and reports are submitted timely to the Cancer Center Executive Leadership team.

The Manager of Sponsored Research and Development will work closely with the LSU Cancer Center Business Manager to manage and audit the accounting and finance functions of the department’s federal, institutional, and private grants including accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, assistance with annual audited financial statements, and accurate and timely government filings.

Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact with researchers, clinicians and upper & lower administrative team members. Knowledge of OMB Circular A-21 principles, fund management, and creating budgets, particularly with National Institute of Health agencies, is essential. Experience working with federal granting agencies is preferred.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Business, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, or related field

Certifications/Licenses Required

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Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job 5 years

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Professional related experience; Knowledge of OMB Circular A-21 principles

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines with a minimum of three (3) years of professional related experience may substitute.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in other fields will be considered/accepted with three (3) additional years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

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Posting Number

Posting Number U01296P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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