Job Description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Grants and Financial Coordinator or Grants and Financial Specialist for its Research Administration team. Applicant qualifications will determine the grade to be filled.

Grants and Financial Coordinator (Grade 8):

The Grants and Financial Coordinator provides administrative pre/post award and financial services to the Department Manager, Manager of Finance and Administration, Department Chair, graduate students, postdocs, research track faculty, and tenure track faculty who are principal investigators (PIs) in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Coordinates the preparation and review of new and continuing grant proposals for assigned PI submissions using Huron grant management system and sponsor submission portals. Coordinates sponsored research funding by reviewing awards, ensuring compliance with award terms and conditions, providing guidance regarding sponsored project issues, budget management, expenditure review, financial reporting, and participation in training. Also, monitors department related finances, reconciles accounts in accordance with federal and nonfederal guidelines for the PIs, Chair, and department managers. Effectively communicates award and financial policies to students, faculty, and staff. Uses Workday Financials to assist the Department Manager and Manager of Finance and Administration in administering/approving payroll costing, salary reallocations, effort certifications, summer salary, cost shares, cost transfers, journal entries, financial reporting, subcontract requisitions and expense approvals in role as cost center manager. This position handles confidential information and is expected to maintain and secure privacy.

Grants and Financial Specialist (Grade 9):

The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative, and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for the sponsored projects in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis. This position is the administrative liaison between the Department, Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies and principal investigators (PIs). The incumbent has a broad scope of responsibilities and is knowledgeable of research administration, including financial matters. Also, monitors department related finances, reconciles accounts in accordance with federal and nonfederal guidelines for the PIs, Chair, and department managers. Effectively communicates award and financial policies to students, faculty, and staff. Uses Workday Financials to assist the Department Manager and Manager of Finance and Administration in administering/approving payroll costing, salary reallocations, effort certifications, summer salary, cost shares, cost transfers, journal entries, financial reporting, subcontract requisitions and expense approvals in role as cost center manager. This position handles confidential information and is expected to maintain and secure privacy.