Senior Financial Analyst (Post-Award Management)

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

VICTR

Job Summary:

Senior Financial Analyst (Post-Award Management)– VICTR/IPPH

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is housed within the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) and is part of the administrative team for the Institute for Population and Public Health (IPPH), which supports multiple academic departments, centers, and institutes. As a key member of the research administration team, this role is responsible for overseeing post-award accounting and financial management functions for several units within IPPH.

Post-award sponsor funded accounting and management is a must.

This position will work normal business hours Monday – Friday and offers the opportunity to work remotely.

About the Department:

The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serve as a member of the VICTR/IPPH research administration team

• Manage post-award accounting functions for assigned areas in compliance with sponsor, institution, and federal guidelines and deadlines

• Monitor compliance for research activities

• Analyze and develop budgets, prepare financial projections, and coordinate allocation of project effort among multiple funding sources, including extramural and academic program support funds

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to leaders and commitment recipients affiliated with IPPH/VICTR

• Coordinate with team to develop and facilitate contract agreements with industry and sub-recipient partners

• Serve as a resource to faculty and institute leadership on matters related to grants management and clinical trials administration

• Serve as a business manager for the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society which may include but is not limited to:

• Partner with faculty leaders and the IPPH administrative officer on personnel-related matters, including hiring, training, mentoring, and overall staff administration.

• Serve as a co-supervisor for program staff, managing timecard approvals, conducting annual staff evaluations, and supporting professional development.

• Act as the primary administrative point of contact for Center faculty, staff, and trainees, addressing operational needs and ensuring smooth communication.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience.

• Extensive experience in research administration is preferred.

Preferred experience and skills:

• Strong experience in post-award research administration

• Experience with clinical trials administration

• Strong experience with accounting and financial responsibilities

• Knowledge of spreadsheets and database applications

• Professional work style with high level of problem solving skills

• Communication skills reflecting a composed and experienced demeanor

• Additionally, successful candidates will possess and demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while remaining helpful and courteous, be extremely organized, efficient, team player and self-starter.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

VUMC Recent Accomplishments:

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments.

• US News & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology (Bill Wilkerson Center), 12 adult and 10 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training

• Truven Health Analytics: among the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S.

• Becker's Hospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals in America"

• The Leapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety Score

• National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US

• Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Middle Tennessee

• Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer

• American Hospital Association: among the 100 "Most Wired" medical systems in the US

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

4 years

Education:

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.