As a member of the Grants Team in the School of Medicine Office of Research Administration (ORA), we are seeking a Sr. Grants Associate who is an institutional signatory for grant and incoming subgrant applications, awards and other grant actions. Reporting to the Associate Director of Grants, the ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, highly organized, team-oriented person with strong analytical skills, good judgment, excellent attention to detail and who excels in a deadline-driven work environment. This central office research administration position is remote and has no financial responsibilities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a complex, assigned portfolio that oversees the grant process from final proposal review and submission through closeout:
- Review, approve and submit grant and subgrant applications and progress reports for federal, academic and non-profit sponsors and prime sponsors.
- Review, negotiate and accept incoming grant and subgrant awards and agreements on behalf of the University; Work with compliance offices, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, the Office of General Counsel and sponsors to resolve any conflicts regarding award terms and conditions.
- Approve and submit federal Just-In-Time requests, sponsor prior approval requests and administrative updates (relinquishments, carryover, no-cost extensions, etc.).
- Submits account setup requests for new awards and award updates.
- Remain informed and up to date with events, regulations and policy changes that affect sponsored projects.
- Advises SOM research community on sponsored projects issues, such as proposal preparation and post-award compliance.
- Works collaboratively and maintains positive and productive relationships with institutional and sponsor contacts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required or JD preferred.
- A minimum of five years' experience in research administration with some specialized experience in grants administration.
- Demonstrate understanding of research administration best practices.
- Must be able to manage competing priorities with multiple--sometimes tight--deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat and various institutional, federal and non-federal electronic proposal submission and award management systems: eRACommons, Grants.gov, ASSIST, proposalCENTRAL, fastlane/Research.gov, etc.
- Familiarity with proposal submission requirements, federal agency policies, regulations, and their application to sponsored research.
- Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and conducting trainings on research administration topics.
- Understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), including cost principles.
- Knowledge of legal terms and conditions that typically appear in sponsored project agreements and principles of negotiation.
Classified Title: Contracts Associate
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Grants Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually ($100,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/ 8:30 am - 5 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: SOM Admin Res Sponsored Projects
Personnel area: School of Medicine
