Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

The UR Medicine Department of Surgery is a place where discoveries are made, and the most complex and challenging diseases are cured. Our mission is not only to treat disease, but also to conduct innovative research that enables us to gain a greater understanding of the biological mechanisms of disease, identify new technologies for improved diagnostics and treatment and to develop novel surgical approaches.

The Department of Surgery is looking for a Grant Research Administrator. The Grant Research Administrator will oversee the administrative and financial reporting efforts for pre and post-award sponsored research. The Grant Research Administrator will work closely with the Research Program Manager on strategic planning and implementation of Department objectives.

The Research Administrator will achieve this through:

Grants Management:

• Collaborating with leadership and Principal Investigators (PI’s) to prepare, update, and maintain template language and administrative (non-technical) grant sections for use across divisions.
• Prepare and assemble proposal package and project budget for submission.
• Review and forward Federal (National Institutes of Health - NIH) announcements, Foundation, and other funding opportunities.

Research Administration:

• Managing ongoing and emerging research initiatives for the Department
• Monitor grant submission deadlines and needs for funded projects.
• Sends regular reports to sponsoring agencies

Fiscal Administration:

• Identify funding changes and approaching project end dates to identify upcoming funding gaps and develop a funding plan.
• In collaboration with the Senior Research Accountant, implement and execute solutions for consistent financial management.

Administrative Support:

• Advise and support the research staff and faculty with personnel hiring and administration
• Assist PIs and study teams with the new hire onboarding process.

The successful Research Administrator will have:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in higher education, medical sciences research, and grants administration preferred
• Knowledge of the associated reporting guidelines for sponsored funds is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, including written communication.
• Excellent analysis and project management skills.

Job ID 240692

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to non-discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination Mandate:
Newly hired University employees, must confirm that they have completed their first series of the COVID-19 vaccine before they can begin working.

Experience:

• Grant Management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Management/Supervisory: 5 years (Required)
• Medical Sciences Research: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester, NY 14642

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