Research Grants Administrator

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Dec 19, 2024

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/ RESEARCH GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR This position performs post award administration of sponsored projects, including facilitating reimbursements, purchase orders, service agreements, invoice payments, P-Card activities, payroll distributions, stipends and tuition benefits. This position tracks and reviews subcontracts and sub-award agreements, communicates with sub-awardees, and checks for accordance and grant compliance and maintains budget projections. This position supports a school's research efforts. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Primary point of contact for all post-award actions for the department. * Ensure the proper allocation and management of funds. This includes overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting for research projects. * Maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols. * Assist principal investigators with key documentation for post-award submissions to external sponsors. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Preferred Qualifications:	Ability to work within a team environment. Proficient use of computers; a solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously. Ability to create verbal and written reports.
Hiring Range	$51,455.52 - $70,708.76
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family	Research Administration
Sub-Family	Research Program Administration
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S013248
Job Open Date:	08/15/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.