MEDICAL & MOLECULAR GENETICS (IN-MMGE-IUINA)
One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at IU School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. The department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.
- Supervises the day-to-day work activities of Contracts and Grants Specialists performing various support tasks primarily in the area of contracts and grants to ensure compliance with federal, state, agency and university policies
- Responsible for accuracy, timelines, and the general integrity of the Contracts and Grants function
- Provides training and development of newly assigned or less experience personnel
- Advises higher level people leaders regarding the effective use of resources and methods to maximize earnings
- Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing pre- and post-award processes and develops sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable grants process improvements
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years related functional experience
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
- Instills commitment to organizational goals
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.
IU Indianapolis, Indiana
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Administration
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