Grants and Contracts Administrator

at  Oregon Health Science University

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (COMPETENCIES):

• Ability to use independent professional judgment, strong work ethic and express a positive attitude.Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‐paced, sometimes stressful environment often withcompeting deadlines.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex guidelines quickly and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and maintain a high degree of professionalism in dealing with OHSU faculty, staff and external funding agencies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Advanced experience using computerized spreadsheets, databases, and word processing applications.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and ability to handle highly confidential matters in a discreet manner.
• Ability to work in a changing environment, possess strong analytic/assessment skills, possess excellentorganizational skills and be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• In‐depth understanding of applicable guidance documents such as OMB circulars A‐21, A‐110, A‐133, 2 CFR 200 and the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Working knowledge of Federal, Non‐ Federal and Industry sponsored projects.
• Advanced knowledge of concepts, policies, processes and regulatory requirements associated with the administration of sponsored projects agreements funded from extramural sources.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately comprehend and interpret medical and scientific terminology,concepts, and methodology.
• Thorough understanding of budgeting principles and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of grant application preparation, review and grant life cycles.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and university contract negotiation and execution in a research university environment.
• Experience working with non‐NIH sponsors, like Department of Defense, HRSA, NASA, American Heart
• Association, Susan G. Komen and other Foundations that support sponsored research.
• Experience with OHSU specific systems such as Oracle, Cognos, & InfoEd

Additional Details:

PLEASE LIST WORK EXPERIENCE SHOWING MONTHS AND YEARS ON YOUR RESUME

• Telework on a regular basis. When utilizing campus flex space, it’s a typical office environment; regular work hours to be coordinated with manager.
• Travel to OHSU committee meetings and various locations at OHSU if needed.
• Ability to work on a computer for the majority of the work day.
• Ability to clearly communicate with individuals via phone, email or in person.

Please refer the Job description for details