Senior Pediatrics Grants Specialist — Research Funding

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

Paid holidays

On-site childcare

Merit increases

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Grants Specialist in Pediatrics to manage grants from inquiry to reporting. You’ll work with faculty, process awards, review agreements, and ensure compliance across life cycles, serving as the primary contact for sponsored programs and new applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business/public administration and 4 years in related fields with customer service focus; a CRA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business/public administration or related field.
• At least four years of experience in business or public administration with emphasis on customer service in financial or contracting positions.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information about funding opportunities and application procedures for applicants.
• Guides researchers for proposal development and submission by interpreting sponsor/university guidelines.
• Provides grants management support: negotiate/process awards, interpret conditions, obtain approvals, complete reports.
• Negotiates contracts with state/federal agencies, private orgs, pharma, biotech to reach satisfactory agreements.
• Drafts entire contracts following state laws and Board of Regents guidelines.
• Supervises Grants and Contracts Specialist and administrative staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Contracting

Education

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

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Grants Specialist in Pediatrics to manage grants from inquiry to reporting. You’ll work with faculty, process awards, review agreements, and ensure compliance across life cycles, serving as the primary contact for sponsored programs and new applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business/public administration and 4 years in related fields with customer service focus; a CRA is preferred.