Job Description
- Hourly pay: $55/hr
- Worksite: Leading medical institution (San Francisco, CA 94158 - Hybrid)
- W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
- 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment
A leading medical institution is seeking a
Grants Associate to support pre-award and post-award research administration activities within a high-volume academic research environment, coordinate proposal submissions, develop preliminary budgets, maintain award documentation, and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
Grants AssociateResponsibilities:- Coordinate grant proposal preparation by gathering required documentation, preparing application components, developing preliminary budgets, and ensuring submissions comply with sponsor and institutional requirements.
- Support post-award administration by monitoring proposal and award milestones, drafting administrative correspondence (e.g., no-cost extensions, carry-forward requests), and maintaining accurate electronic records and documentation.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs), Research Services Coordinators, project collaborators, and subcontractors to collect proposal materials, resolve documentation issues, and ensure timely completion of submissions.
- Review proposals and award documentation for accuracy, completeness, formatting, compliance, and adherence to federal, state, private sponsor, and institutional guidelines.
- Assist with research portfolio administration by tracking deadlines, maintaining funding records, supporting financial and reporting activities, and contributing to efficient research administration processes.
Grants Associate Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting research administration, grant proposal development, or contract and grant administration in an academic, healthcare, or research environment.
- Familiarity with pre-award proposal preparation, proposal submission processes, sponsor guidelines, and federal research funding regulations.
- Experience developing or supporting grant budgets, financial tracking, and award documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, research staff, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience in maintaining electronic document management systems and tracking proposal or award milestones.
- Knowledge of federal, state, local, and private sponsor requirements is preferred.
Shift:- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite.
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