Grants Operations Coordinator

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). In the role of a Grants Operations Coordinator you will be working in our Cancer Center.

Purpose

Coordinates the pre-award planning, organization, and preparation of various grants assigned to one or more research and/or clinical departments. Interacts with investigators and administrative staff to ensure that grants are in compliance with regulatory, funding agency, and policy requirements. Provides guidance and support to investigators in the identification and development of grant opportunities.

• Assists administrative staff and research team in the creation, negotiation, and administration of grants, contracts, and research proposals.
• Assists with pre-award applications.
• Coordinates and participates in the grant application process from conception to development to submission.
• Ensures compliance with sponsor terms, MCW policies and procedures, and federal regulations.
• Identifies funding sources.
• May consolidate sources of information to ensure application document requirements are complete.
• Ensures compliance with grant guidelines, budgets, and stipulations.
• Researches, locates, retrieves, compiles, analyzes, consolidates and summarizes research data such as Cancer Center member publications, extramural research funding and return on investment.
• May assist with other functions, including training fellow Cancer Center Administration employees, pilot grant program administration, and writing or editing philanthropy case statements, pilot grant RFAs and various internal and external Cancer Center communications.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Previous experience related to scientific research or research administration in an academic medical center or university is a plus.
Previous participation in or exposure to research or research development is a plus.
Demonstrated technical writing ability is a plus.
Prior experience with pre-award grants administration is a plus.
Knowledge of accounting, mathematics, administration, English language, and human resources.
Work requires resource management, mathematics, problem solving, coordinating work activities, critical thinking, systems analysis, operations analysis, time management, writing, active listening, and active learning skills.
Speech clarity, finger dexterity, and wrist-finger speed while operating computers abilities required.

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Preferred Schedule:
Fulltime 8:00-5:00

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Required Experience: 4 years of experience

Preferred Education: PhD

Preferred Experience: basic, translational, or clinical oncology research, grant writing, academic setting

Field: Communication, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Oncology

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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