Senior Grants Lead, Pediatrics Research

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Grants Specialist in Pediatrics to support researchers with funding opportunities, proposals, and award administration. You will coordinate awards, subcontracts, and reporting throughout the grant lifecycle, maintaining professionalism and collaboration.

The Department of Pediatrics leads pediatric research and care, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art studies across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• 4 years in business/public administration with customer service emphasis.
• CRA certification preferred or can be considered upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information on funding opportunities and application procedures.
• Guides researchers for proposal development and submission per sponsor/university guidelines.
• Provides grants management support by negotiating and processing awards and reports.
• Negotiates contracts with agencies to achieve satisfactory agreements.
• May draft various contracts following state laws and Board of Regents' guidelines.
• Supervises Grants and Contracts staff and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant management

Contract negotiation

Proposal development

Customer service

Education

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

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Grants Specialist in Pediatrics to support researchers with funding opportunities, proposals, and award administration. You will coordinate awards, subcontracts, and reporting throughout the grant lifecycle, maintaining professionalism and collaboration.

The Department of Pediatrics leads pediatric research and care, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art studies across divisions.