What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants & Contracts Coordinator-Medicine-Internal Medicine position at The University of Tennessee?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Under the direction of the Grants Administrator, the Grants and Contracts Coordinator supports the grants and contracts administrative and financial functions for the Department of Medicine. This position works closely with the Research Administration, Sponsored Programs, and Grants Accounting offices.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists faculty in preparation of grant / contract proposals by reviewing guidelines and budgets to ensure compliance; works closely with office of sponsored programs, office of business contracts, principal investigators, and subcontractors on research contracts.
- Organizes and prioritizes timing of various submissions in order to ensure all deadlines are met. Meets with PI to review grant guidelines, deadlines, and needed forms and information.
- Maintains current knowledge on all new NIH procedures for submission.
- Tracks and assists as needed with IRB approvals.
- Assists PIs in preparation of progress and final reports; maintains schedules and tracks progress to ensure deadlines are met.
- Devises supporting grant documents such as subcontracts, justifications for sole source services, working closely with PIs, Grants Administrator, Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Grants Accounting staff.
- Assists with updating and editing pertinent research documents such as curriculum vitae, faculty web site information, and publications, as requested.
- Responds to special requests from internal or external stakeholders (e.g. sponsors) on matters relating to the department's grant or contract operations.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
EDUCATION : Bachelor's Degree in Business Accounting or related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of related financial experience, preferably in an academic or healthcare setting; OR a combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
WORK SCHEDULE : This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.
