Functional Position Title GRANTS & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Position Number 00058404
Appointment Type Regular
Location-City New Orleans
School/Division MEDICAL SCHOOL
Department Center of excellence-Cancer
Position Summary
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
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 Four
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 Education Master's
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Pre and/or post award federal grant management
Posting Number U01280P
Number of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans seeks 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 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. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
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