Senior Specialist, Contracts and Grants (Sign On Bonus)

Senior Specialist, Contracts and Grants (Sign On Bonus) - (240001EF)

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts and Grants Specialist to join the Department of Pediatrics.

This position will start as hybrid 3 days on campus, 2 days of work from home, and will go fully remote after 90 days.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

The selected candidate for this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus totaling a minimum of $3,000. Half of the bonus is payable within the first 30 days of hire and the remaining half is payable after successful completion of a 12-month probationary period.

The sign-on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.

Benefits Information

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work / life balance, and professional development.

• This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;
• professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school;

and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Primary Duties

Prepares grant and contract budget and application. Finalizes documents for submission. Validates proposal errors and / or warnings.

Knowledgeable in all funding mechanisms and interprets federal, state, University, sponsor policies and regulations to ensure compliance.

• Provides consultation, advice, and direction to all levels of staff and faculty regarding grant and / or contracting issue resolution.
• Translates program requirements into contract terms in consultation with the principal investigator (PI) and management.

Identifies, develops, and ensures contract requirements contain quantifiable specifications and measurable performance criteria.

• Reviews sponsor guidelines and requests for proposals, interprets, and communicates compliance and eligibility information to research faculty and staff.
• Maintains all close documentation for the department and sub-awards. Seeks approvals for invention statements and publications completed in ERA commons.
• Interprets data for determining past financial performance to develop and prepare financial reports for analysis, forecasting, and trending.
• Develops safeguards to ensure the integrity of grant administration or contracts and protects the University from financial losses.
• Identifies issues and resolves them independently. Anticipates roadblocks and resolves proactively.
• Develops evaluation criteria for reviewing grant and contract applications.
• Develops timelines to meet submission deadlines and checklists of required documents.
• Provides guidance on staffing and budgetary requirements.
• Interacts directly with designated sponsor representatives to clarify ambiguous terms and conditions.
• Identifies future funding opportunities and works with PI to identify research components.
• Acts as point of contact for all UMB parties and sponsors involved in the negotiation process.
• Maintains, identifies, and resolves any delinquent trainings, conflict of interest, and other institutional compliance requirements.
• May provide work coordination or oversight of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.

Experience : Five (5) years of directly related contract, grant, or research administration.

Other : Financial disclosure reporting required by the State of Maryland Ethics Commission. No substitution of experience for minimum education.

Completion of a 12 credit Research Administration graduate certificate program can be considered equivalent to one (1) year of relevant research administration work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of position requirements, applicable regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology / systems.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.

Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values.

Hiring Range :

$85,000 - $94,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.

Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.

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