- Pay
- $61–85k
- Where
- Saunders Research Building
- Level
- Mid
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Job Location (Full Address):
265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
400039 Env Med & Public Health Sciences (EMPHS)
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 110
Compensation Range:
$61,000.00 - $85,400.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
With minimum direction and latitude for initiative and independent judgment, coordinates the preparation and submission of grants for the department chair/Center director and department faculty. Serves as administrator for complex grant mechanisms housed in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health (EMPH). Acts as liaison and has extensive contact with University and Medical Center administration, project sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Interprets funding agency policy as it applies to the grant preparation and submission process and advises and guides principal investigators and associated faculty on these policies. Interprets funding agency policies and procedures related to post-award reporting and other requirements, and guides principal investigators and other involved parties on these policies. Stays up-to-date on federal and University policies and regulations relating to research grant administration. Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Working independently with principal investigators, serves as pre- and post-award grant specialist for the department chair/Center director and assigned faculty. Manages grant submissions for one-third of department faculty, overseeing the process from start to finish. Develops timelines, coordinates required components (budgets, biosketches, resources, etc.), and ensures proposals meet agency guidelines and University requirements. Prepares and submits proposals through IORA and other sponsor systems, and stays current on state, federal, and University policies.
Coordinates renewals of large, complex grants and works with external institutions to establish subcontracts, consulting agreements, material/data use agreements, and other research contracts. Monitors compliance with funding agency policies (e.g., NIH Public Access Policy) and works with IRBs and compliance offices to resolve regulatory issues.
Working with Principal Investigators, prepare annual and final progress reports for their grants. This includes gathering required components, calculating faculty and staff effort information from MyURHR to complete personnel reporting, and addressing budgetary matters. Assist faculty with completing final financial and project reports at the conclusion of a grant. Serve as point of contact for all faculty in the department to support these processes and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements. Stay current on sponsor policies and procedures by attending seminars, professional meetings, and courses that enhance professional development and strengthen the grants administration function.
Serves as administrator for complex grant mechanisms housed in the EMPH. Manage activities of complex grants including working with administrators at other affiliated…