Grants and Contracts Specialist I - AI & Human Health Research

Description This individual provides technical assistance and guidance in the preparation, submission, processing, and management of research grants and contract proposals, awards, and agreements for researchers within the institution/ department. Also, the Grants and Contracts Specialist ensures that the administration of sponsored programs related to research is in compliance with federal, state and private agency rules and regulations. Responsibilities Reviews grant and contract proposals and expenditures prior to submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Acts as a liaison with departmental administrators, faculty and extramural funding agencies (federal, state, local and non-profit organizations) to endorse any edits to the proposals prior to institutional endorsement. Ensures that grants and contracts applications are submitted and routed to the appropriate committee (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Institutional Review Board, Bio-Safety Officer and Financial Conflict of Interest in Research Committee). Analyzes monthly grant activity and monitors expenditures posted to assigned grant projects and prepares customized fiscal reports for academic and service departments within the institution. Assists with pre-award budget development, post-award monitoring, program sub-contract management, and grant closeout procedures. Provides information to Sponsored Programs Accounting for fund activation. Reviews and provides supplemental and amended information to extramural sponsors on grant applications. Maintains data for all non-federal sponsorship in the Grants Tracking System. May create and maintain computer documentation and appropriate files for proposal submissions, awards, and research expenditures. Acts as a liaison with the Institutional Bio-Safety Officer, Biomedical Research Alliance of New York and Committee on Special Awards and Fellowships. May create and distribute funding opportunities packets, calendars and special alerts. Performs other related duties. Qualifications 2 years minimum experience (3 yrs preferred) in grants and contracts management. Bachelor's degree in buisiness administration or related field, or combination of education and equivalent relevant work experience. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $74250 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Medical Center