Director of Research Administration overseeing grant portfolio for cancer clinical research non-profit. Leading compliance, financial oversight, and strategic planning in grant management.
Responsibilities
Develops overall grant strategy, sets goals, and provides leadership for staff; manages budgets, policies, and procedures
Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to execute grants that achieve the strategic and mission driven goals of The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Foundation.
Oversees the daily workflow for pre-award proposal development and post-award management. Ensure the team meets all internal and external deadlines for submissions, progress reports, and close outs
Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures related to grants management, as well as provides leadership for interdepartmental activities regarding the execution and administration of grants
Serves as the subject matter expert on Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200), National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants policy, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Ensures that all expenditures, effort certifications, and subrecipient monitoring activities comply with federal regulations.
Manages and mentors direct reports, including Pre-Award and Post-Award Specialists. Conducts performance evaluations, coordinates training, and delegates complex tasks to ensure a balanced workload.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity to learn more about current grant making practices, industry best practices and strategic needs to evolve the team and organizational operations
Leads decision-making among colleagues to design and execute efficient and effective funding programs
Researches, writes, organizes and submits proposals to secure funding from various sources (government, foundations, corporations)
Ensures adherence to grant agreements, federal/state regulations, and internal policies; manages timely and accurate reporting to funders
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with funders, auditors, and internal stakeholders by answering and managing all inquiries about grant programs and specific funding opportunities
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships and processes with Alliance Comptroller and finance team.
Reviews study-specific budgets and financial narratives for accuracy before institutional approvals. Collaborate with the Finance department to monitor account infrastructure, reconcile expenses against budgets, and manages carryforward requests or no-cost extensions.
Communicates with grantees regarding their grant agreements, payments, and reports
Drives a culture of data-driven decision making when evaluating grant making and operational efficiency through the creation (or design) of reports, dashboard and trend analysis
Leads standardization, maintenance, and improvement of grants policies and procedures, and documentation while implementing and enhancing systems for efficient grant workflows, data collection, and reporting
10+ years of experience in directing/managing grant programs for nonprofit organizations; or 20+ years experience equivalency working in the research administrative field in the absence of degree requirements
7+ years of prior experience in developing and operationalizing grant administration policies and procedures
7+ years of prior supervisory, managerial or project management work experience and proven ability to lead, plan and manage teams and complex projects
Thorough knowledge of grant managing program services and budgets as well as all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations and guidelines related to grants administration
Considerable knowledge of grant writing and application process
Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and grant accounting principles
Ability to analyze financial and other statistical data, identify issues, develop effective solutions and drive strategic decision-making
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
Strong listening skills, with the ability to synthesize feedback and information from various stakeholders
Proactive approach to improving processes and achieving organizational goals
Skilled in the management of other professionals and provides leadership and coaching
Ability to evaluate and prioritize multiple assignments in an efficient and timely manner
Meticulous in tracking, documenting, and ensuring compliance
Benefits
8 weeks of paid time off (including PTO, sick, and holidays) during year one
Medical, Dental & Vision plans with a 100% employer-paid option for employees
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