Research Grants Coordinator

Position Description:

We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Research Grants Coordinator you will be working in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Purpose

Develops grant applications, grant budget preparation and financial monitoring/reporting, and subcontract preparation and monitoring while maintaining federal and state compliance laws. Areas of oversight will include research involving human subjects, laboratory animals, environmental safety issues, and other non-financial compliance requirements related to sponsored research and grants management. Manage OBGYN post awards/

Primary Functions

* Work closely with Research Operations Manager, the Grants and Contracts office, and Principal Investigators, as well as related matrix department relationships to ensure accountability compliance, and accuracy in grant budgets, grant submissions in ebridge, and perform other related duties.

* Serve as a liaison between faculty, MCW departments, centers and external collaborative constituents regarding the processing of research grants and assist with resolution of pre and post award issues.

* Organize/coordinate research activities and communications.

* Lead in the administrative organization, development of timeline, analysis of required forms and responses of Request for Approval (RFA) and/or proposal call for routine and complex grant mechanisms.

* Verify grant is in compliance with grant source requirements. Provide assistance and tracking of grant and contract mechanisms, including funding announcement, internal management of proposals, internal review and awarding functions.

* Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of research data and grant proposal development. Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the grant submissions.

* Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for grant components such as submission deadlines, funding cycles, timelines for annual reports, etc.

* Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to administration of the funding proposals/funded proposals and communicate to the appropriate faculty/staff.

* Coordinate meetings and grant tracking information for large programmatic or multiple PI grant projects

* Manage post awards, providing monthly project expense report to PIs.

* Review personal activity report with PIs and manage their effort on grants.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

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Preferred Schedule:



7am to 5pm

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years

Preferred Education: Bachelor's

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

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

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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