What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract & Grant Administrator position at University of New Mexico?
The Contract and Grant Administrator position will play a critical role in the Cancer Center Research Administration (CCRA) Contract & Grants (C&G) Team, and will oversee all pre- and post-award grant and contract responsibilities for assigned Cancer Center investigators. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organized individual with research administration experience to join the Cancer Center administrative team. Specific details of the job duties and responsibilities are:
* Oversees daily contract and grant administration needs for assigned Cancer Center investigators in all elements of pre-award grant and contract development, including budget development, completions of all sponsor and internal forms, obtaining required approvals, document collection and formatting, creating of electronic and paper application packages, liaising with subaward institutions, facilitation of planning meetings, etc.
* Oversees daily contract and grant administration needs for assigned Cancer Center investigators in the post-award stage, including, review of regular financial reports and oversight of all grant charges, identification of problems or concerns and development and implementation of solutions, subrecipient monitoring (confirming invoices are received, valid, and paid in a timely manner), participation in close-out process, development and submission of progress reports by due dates, maintenance and oversight of unfunded agreements (MTAs, MOUs, CDAs, SRAs), submission of IRB/IACUC/IBC paperwork as required, effort certifications, etc.
* Tracking and report development in regards to planned and pending grant and contract applications, productivity, outcomes, and fiscal "health" of supported programs.
* Facilitation of hiring of technical staff, and students (undergrad only) for supported laboratories, research centers, and/or grant funded training programs.
* Other duties designed to contribute to achievement of the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the Cancer Center Research Administration office as assigned, such as management of pilot project programs, oversight of laboratory purchasing systems, etc.
The successful applicant will possess some knowledge/familiarity with Research Administration. The ability to complete accurate and deadline-oriented work is a must. The successful candidate will be capable of learning to work within UNM-specific policies related to grants and contracts, compliance requirements, fiscal processes, purchasing, and HR & have strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated almost 15,000 patients in more than 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 1,855 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $38.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu.
See the Position Description for additional information.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
* Knowledge of various UNM HSC systems and databases such as Banner, Click, My Reports
* Knowledge of UNM Purchasing Policies/Procedures
* Knowledge of UNM HR Policies/Procedures
* Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Smartsheets
Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.
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APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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