GRANTS & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Incumbent will serve as a Grants Specialist to facilitate the grant application and financial management processes to improve the competitiveness of all researchers and clinicians associated with the LSUHSC Cancer Center. Responsibilities include pre- and post-award management of grants and contracts, financial and faculty data reporting, and program management. Under general supervision, the Grants Specialist will independently develop, manage, and coordinate the entire grant/contract application process, from locating available funding sources, to developing liaisons with various funding agencies concerning grants and contracts research opportunities, to disseminating such information to researchers. The incumbent will foster collaborative research efforts between investigators, help prepare all aspects of the grant application and process (budgets, IRB approval, etc.), including assisting with precise language and editorially critiquing hypotheses. Incumbent will manage the transfer of grants from other institutions for new faculty hires, and manage all grant-related activities for the NCI designation application process’ preparation and submission. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with researchers and clinicians in a variety of fields and a broad-based knowledge of funding agency and budgetary requirements, particularly those of the NIH agencies, are essential. Additional Position Information Minimum Qualifications Required Education Required Education Bachelor's If Other Required Education, please specify Discipline(s) Accounting, Business, or related field Certifications/Licenses Required Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Four Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Professional level work experience Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience Master’s degree in one of the above fields can substitute for two years of professional level work experience. Degrees in other disciplines are acceptable with an additional year of relevant professional level experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education Preferred Education Master's If Other Preferred Education, please specify Certifications/Licenses Preferred Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Pre and/or post award federal grant management EEO Statement LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About the School/Department Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience or will by start date? A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or related field AND four (4) years of professional level work experience A Bachelor’s Degree in another discipline with at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in grants and/or contracts At least a Master's Degree in accounting, business, or related field AND two (2) years of professional level work experience At least a Master’s Degree in another discipline with at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in grants and/or contracts None of the above #J-18808-Ljbffr Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Portal