Grants and Contracts Coordinator

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute , known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

The Knight Grants Management (KGM) team provides comprehensive pre-award support to a diverse customer base within the Knight Cancer Institute.

The KGM Grants and Contracts Coordinator works with research faculty, trainees, and staff to coordinate submission of grant and contract proposals in support the Knights research mission.

The role will be comprised of:

Grant & Contract Coordination (80%) -Coordinates pre-award grant and contract activities within Knight Cancer Institute

Project coordination and assistance (20%) -Coordinates or contributes to projects on an ad hoc basis, such as analyzing and preparing data for Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) progress reports and competitive renewals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting federal and foundation funding guidelines;
• Project managing deliverables required for grant applications;
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders;
• Collecting proposal data from various sources;
• Preparing grant budgets in collaboration with Knight investigators;
• Facilitating internal approvals;
• Ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Communicating and meeting external, internal, and other required deadlines.

KGM Grants and Contracts Coordinatorproactively identifies and helps implement strategies to improve customer service and strives to develop strong relationships with the researchers our team supports. Applies and adheres to all institutional requirements and regulations regarding research administration, grants management, accounting standards, transfer of funds, etc.

The ideal candidate will have solid analytical, multi-tasking, and organizational skills; bea strong team player, and feel comfortable working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with major courses in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; AND Two years of grant/contract administration experience with responsibility for obtaining and monitoring the use of grant funds and/or negotiating and administering public or private service contracts,

-OR-

Five years of grants and contracts administration experience.

Note: Some positions may also require experience locating sources of available grant funds and developing programs that qualify for those funds.

Required competencies:

• Ability to communicate and educate others on requirements and regulations.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and produce a high level of accuracy in work.
• Proficiencywith computers running Windows and PC applications (e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint).
• Ability to use Excel spreadsheets with general financial budgeting abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality, and proven successful performance at past and present employers.
• Mathematical abilities.

• Knowledge of grant preparation and administration
• Experience in an academic medical center, supporting theareas of both clinical and basic science

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

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