Research Grants Administrator

at  George Washington University

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/

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.

• 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.