University of Colorado · 1 day ago
Research and Grants Specialist
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination focused on transformative science and patient care. They are seeking a Research and Grants Specialist who will manage operational needs of research programs, oversee grant management, and support laboratory functions.
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Responsibilities
Manages the operational needs of the Division’s research programs
Participates in the Divisions Research meetings for research and administrative priorities
Develops monthly reports and analyzes divisional research productivity, research funding, and new contracts
Using available tools (A2E, CU Data, etc.), create reports to improve current reporting processes, including grant analysis
Research productivity metrics for faculty and Division
Manages Divisions grant process from initiation to completion
Transitions funded projects from pre- to post-award in an organized and collaborative process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of professional-level experience in sponsored project administration
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Preferred
Experience working in a healthcare environment
Three (3) years of grants administration experience at an institution of higher learning
Experience with University of Colorado finance systems (i.e., Concur, Marketplace)
Contracts experience
One (1) year of program and/or project management experience
Experience administering federally sponsored awards (including clinical trials)
Experience administering industry sponsored clinical trials
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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2023 (163)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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