What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRANTS & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST position at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
GRANTS & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Position Number
00058404
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School / Division
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Department
Center of excellence-Cancer
Position Summary
Incumbent will serve as a Grants Specialist to facilitate the grant application and financial management processes to improve the competitiveness of all researchers and clinicians associated with the LSUHSC Cancer Center. Responsibilities include pre- and post-award management of grants and contracts, financial and faculty data reporting, and program management.
Under general supervision, the Grants Specialist will independently develop, manage, and coordinate the entire grant / contract application process, from locating available funding sources, to developing liaisons with various funding agencies concerning grants and contracts research opportunities, to disseminating such information to researchers. The incumbent will foster collaborative research efforts between investigators, help prepare all aspects of the grant application and process (budgets, IRB approval, etc.), including assisting with precise language and editorially critiquing hypotheses. Incumbent will manage the transfer of grants from other institutions for new faculty hires, and manage all grant-related activities for the NCI designation application process' preparation and submission.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with researchers and clinicians in a variety of fields and a broad-based knowledge of funding agency and budgetary requirements, particularly those of the NIH agencies, are essential.
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Accounting, Business, or related field
Certifications / Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
Four
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Professional level work experience
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Master's degree in one of the above fields can substitute for two years of professional level work experience.
Degrees in other disciplines are acceptable with an additional year of relevant professional level experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications / Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
Pre and / or post award federal grant management
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U01280P
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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