Sponsored Projects Specialist (Office of Clinical Trials)

We are seeking a Sponsored Projects Specialist (SPS) who will be the first point of contact for review of proposals, awards, and subawards, and expedites processing through established departmental workflows.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all proposal and agreement-related documentation is complete, correct indirect costs (IDC) and facilities and administrative (F&A) rates are applied, and that proposals are submitted via COEUS, the university's system for sponsored projects management.
• Verify compliance with all required processes and ensure that files are complete and properly assembled for review.
• Assess and determine based on a complex matrix of policy and regulation to proceed or to obtain additional review or approval.
• Ensure that required negotiation and agreement tracking information for contract proposals, non-disclosures, collaborations, and materials agreements is accurately maintained in COEUS and MyRAP (the JHU ORA's systems for sponsored proposal processing and research agreement negotiation) and update the database as needed.
• Determine schedules to meet review and submission deadlines.
• Apply knowledge of federal regulations and policy on research compliance, e.g., human subjects, animal use, stem cell use.
• Understand processes regarding conflict of interest and compliance that impact proposal submission, contract signoff, and problem resolution.
• Compose transmittal correspondence to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administrative staff, sponsors) regarding the status of negotiations and / or signature process.
• Respond to routine questions regarding rules and regulations governing sponsored projects.
• Meet benchmarks, timelines, and goals to expedite the processing of grants and contracts.
• Participate in continuing education to remain current on changes in procedures, regulations, technology, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title : Sponsored Projects Specialist

Role / Level / Range : ATO 37.5 / 03 / OF

Starting Salary Range : $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : M-F / 8 : 30 am - 5 pm

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Location : Remote

Department name : SOM Admin Res Clinical Research Contract

Personnel area : School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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