Research Grants and Finance Manager

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is recruiting a Research Grants and Finance Manager to support our growing research portfolio. The departments research program ranks second nationally in NIH funding with a diverse portfolio including research in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and musckuloskeletal regeneration. This position is primarily responsible for facilitating proposal submission including budget development, postaward grant and financial management, compliance and personnel projections. Prior budgeting and financial management experience is required. Prior experience managing large multisite studies as well as working with various federal, foundation and Industry sponsors is highly preferred. Prior experience using PERIS, Department Manager, MyRA, grants forecasting, or other grants and finance related systems is also preferred.

Manages administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts and reviews and negotiates complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Reviews and reconciles financial and grant documents and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and negotiates complex budgets and related documents. Serves as a primary contact and resource regarding all aspects of research grants and contracts, updates databases and accounts, and develops and facilitates operational policies and procedures.

Manages administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts and reviews and negotiates complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Reviews and reconciles financial and grant documents and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and negotiates complex budgets and related documents. Serves as a primary contact and resource regarding all aspects of research grants and contracts, updates databases and accounts, and develops and facilitates operational policies and procedures.

Little physical effort required, mostly sedentary position.

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