Grants/Contracts Coordinator at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

46.05

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grants Management, Financial Planning, Post-award Reporting, Proposal Development, Compliance, Oracle, Cognos, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Budgeting, Accounting, Database Management, Research Administration, Clinical Trials

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Function/Duties of Position This position is part of the Department of Neurology Financial Support Unit. The purpose of this position is to coordinate the Research Administration activities of the department, including grants and contracts from inception through termination. Provide grants management, financial planning, reporting and accounting support for the Department pre-and post- award grants, contracts, and clinical trials and the faculty funding supporting research including Foundation and other discretionary sources of funding. Duties require experience in Oracle, Cognos, and other university information systems to perform expense and revenue review and corrective entries such as preparing Journal Entries or Labor Distribution adjustments, assisting Principal Investigators with proposal development and submittal, post-award reporting, document processing, and compliance. Responsibilities include knowledge of OHSU, federal/NIH and other regulatory and funding agency policies. Identifying problems or changing environments, recommending solutions, and communicating important information to Principle Investigators and Department personnel is essential. Functions as critical Central Administration team member in the development and implementation of a cohesive fiscal and administrative program to serve the Department’s research missions. This individual will work closely with the Department Administrator, Grants and Contracts Manager, Human Resource Manager and Department Principal Investigators to achieve position responsibilities and objectives. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree AND one year of grants and contracts administration experience, OR Three years of grants and contracts administration experience, OR Equivalent combination of training and experience. If one year of experience is not met, may start as a trainee position with the expectation of additional training to be completed within one year. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must have excellent customer service skills. Skills in word processing, graphics, and database including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat required. Able to adapt to ever changing technology. Businesslike, excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with personnel at all levels; must be self-motivated. Must be reliable for deadlines and accuracy of work. Must have efficient and organized work habits, and be flexible to handle needs as they arise. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with major courses in Accounting, Finance, or related field Certification from the Society of Research Administrators (CRA) Experience with OHSU policies and procedures preferred Experience using: InfoEd, MS Access -Intermediate, Cognos Additional Details May require overtime due to completion of grants at deadline. This is a fully remote position M-F during normal business hours. Must be able to work on a computer for 5-6 hours at a time. Heavy use of phones, personal computers, and OHSU computer programs. Work effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team to utilize staff resources appropriately. Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Responsibilities

Coordinate research administration activities for the Department of Neurology, managing grants and contracts from inception through termination. Provide financial planning, reporting, and accounting support for pre- and post-award funding and clinical trials.