Neurology Grants & Contracts Lead

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Neurology seeks a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to support researchers by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal preparation, negotiating contracts, and processing awards. The role includes guiding researchers on sponsor requirements and administering grant/contract activities with senior supervision.

A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience are preferred, with CRA certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting position.
• Applicants without the stated degree, but with significant additional professional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Licenses and Certifications: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and provides information regarding funding opportunities and application procedures to applicants by reading newsletters and announcements, search directories, funding files, and other relevant resources.
• Provides guidance to researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting and ensuring adherence to sponsor and university announcements and guidelines.
• Provides grants management support to researchers by negotiating and processing awards, interpreting award conditions, obtaining approvals for award modifications, and completing required reports.
• Negotiates contracts with various agencies to achieve agreements satisfactory to all parties.
• May draft entire contracts of various types following state laws and Board of Regents' guidelines.
• Provides working supervision to Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grants management

Contract negotiation

Proposal development

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Neurology seeks a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to support researchers by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal preparation, negotiating contracts, and processing awards. The role includes guiding researchers on sponsor requirements and administering grant/contract activities with senior supervision.

A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience are preferred, with CRA certification encouraged.