"OPEN RANK Research Services Professional (Senior Principal) Research and Grants Specialist"

OPEN RANK Research Services Professional (Senior - Principal) Research and Grants Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine/Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care

Position #: 00831978 - Requisition #: 36172

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, seeks a Research and Grants Specialist at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine Research and Grants Specialist is responsible for high-level research-related tasks and will oversee post-award grant management, inventory, procurement, and laboratory support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates/monitors/maintains monthly financial reports for all PI's that have research funding as well as reports for leadership in the Division
• Ensures that the award setup accurately reflects the terms and conditions of the award as well as anticipated spending; requests appropriate rebudgeting from OGC and/or sponsor when required
• Prepares documentation for OGC to draft subcontracts; monitors contract execution, account set-up, invoicing and compliance.
• Reviews all expenditures to ensure that division researchers adhere to institutional policies and procedures, as well as to all applicable federal, state, and sponsor rules and regulations.
• Completes Journal Entries and Payroll Expense transfers as needed on grant accounts
• Works with Pre-Award Coordinator to process progress reports, including working with Principal Investigators to prepare and submit progress reports (RPPRs) as required by project sponsors

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Professional:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, research, communications, marketing, business administration, business, or other closely related field
• Two (2) years of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration

Principal Professional:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, research, communications, marketing, business administration, business, or other closely related field
• Three (3) years of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis, but not for the specific experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Three (3) years of grant experience at an institution of higher learning
• Experience with University of Colorado finance systems (i.e., Concur, Marketplace)
• Clinical, laboratory, or research experience
• Contracts experience
• Program and/or project management experience

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Carissa Smith, carissa.smith@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by February 28, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Senior Professional: $56,553-71,936

Principal Professional: $65,036-82,727