Grants Administrator

Position Summary Department: 85107 Wake Forest University Health Sciences – Academic WF Institute for Regen Medicine Position Type: Full time Hours: 40 per week Pay Range: $30.70 – $46.05 per hour Educational and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field with four years' experience in grants and contracts coordination or management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. Key Responsibilities Assists in preparing, editing and proofreading final proposals. Provides expertise in developing budgets and preparing forms for the appropriate funding agencies. Obtains information from the Office of Research and translates it into material appropriate for submission according to guidelines of each funding agency. Provides technical advice regarding administrative and financial aspects of proposals, budget, budget justification, subcontracting, indirect cost rates, fringe rates, etc. to investigators. Maintains a thorough understanding of guidelines of NIH, DOD, and numerous agencies. Provides direction to investigators, collaborators, subcontractors, and others regarding requirements for proposals. Creates, coordinates, and reviews complex subcontracts. Serves as liaison with contract representatives to ensure all guidelines are met. Coordinates Conflict of Interest correspondence. Works with the Office of Research and others as necessary to complete accurate COI information and to ensure all guidelines and policies are followed. Develops resources to assist multiple investigators in the preparation and submission of complex proposals and administration of awards. Consults with the Office of Research and research available databases such as Community of Science to identify the appropriate funding agencies for projects. Identifies potential sponsors and programs for funding. Communicates funding opportunity information to faculty. Contacts appropriate personnel for coordinating funding. Maintains a database of divisional bio‑sketches, departmental, divisional, center, and institutional resource pages and environment and training information to assist in preparation of training grants, contracts, program projects and other multi‑departmental initiatives. Manages the preparation of progress reports. Functions as liaison with study sponsors; coordinates updates of grant information. Assists in the preparation of reports to administration regarding the scientific and financial growth of research activities and funding. Oversees transactions for grant accounts. Tracks research time and effort of study personnel. Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein. Performs other related duties as assigned by leadership. Skills and Qualifications Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organization skills. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks. Team player with focus on customer satisfaction. Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Work Environment Clean, comfortable office environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr