Grants and Administrative Coordinator

Job Description:

The Grants and Administrative Coordinator position is key to the mission of the Department of Epidemiology and affiliated centers in research and training.  This position provides grant support for the faculty, postdocs, students, senior research staff and administrative team. This person is responsible for supporting all aspects of federal, state and private foundation grants and contracts. Additionally, this individual will serve as a liaison with OSP pre- and post-award staff, IRB, Controller’s Office and assist with day-to-day administrative activities of the Centers, as needed.  Additionally, provides financial support to the Department’s administrative group.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years related grant and/or administrative experience preferably in an academic environment.  Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 
• Experience with federal and non-federal grants preferred.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently with many concurrent deadlines, and multiple Principal Investigators
• Able to work together with other support staff when deadlines must be met
• Advanced organizational skills gained through experience and education.  Able to work with speed and accuracy.  Knowledge of Excel.  Experience with proofreading and editing.
• Self-starter, forward thinking individual, proven initiative, pro-active.  Must be able to multitask efficiently and accurately.
• Quantitative skills needed for budgeting
• Excellent computer, written, organization and communication skills.  Ability to develop effective tracking systems.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community

Background check: Criminal and Education

This is a fixed-term position with a current date of 8/31/22. Fixed-term positions are renewable upon available funding.

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site. 

Recruiting Start Date:

2021-08-18-07:00

Job Posting Title:

Grants and Administrative Coordinator

Department:

Center for Epidemiologic Research

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Classification:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected] .

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job Description:

The Grants and Administrative Coordinator position is key to the mission of the Department of Epidemiology and affiliated centers in research and training.  This position provides grant support for the faculty, postdocs, students, senior research staff and administrative team. This person is responsible for supporting all aspects of federal, state and private foundation grants and contracts. Additionally, this individual will serve as a liaison with OSP pre- and post-award staff, IRB, Controller’s Office and assist with day-to-day administrative activities of the Centers, as needed.  Additionally, provides financial support to the Department’s administrative group.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years related grant and/or administrative experience preferably in an academic environment.  Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 
• Experience with federal and non-federal grants preferred.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently with many concurrent deadlines, and multiple Principal Investigators
• Able to work together with other support staff when deadlines must be met
• Advanced organizational skills gained through experience and education.  Able to work with speed and accuracy.  Knowledge of Excel.  Experience with proofreading and editing.
• Self-starter, forward thinking individual, proven initiative, pro-active.  Must be able to multitask efficiently and accurately.
• Quantitative skills needed for budgeting
• Excellent computer, written, organization and communication skills.  Ability to develop effective tracking systems.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community

Background check: Criminal and Education

This is a fixed-term position with a current date of 8/31/22. Fixed-term positions are renewable upon available funding.

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site. 

Recruiting Start Date:

2021-08-18-07:00

Job Posting Title:

Grants and Administrative Coordinator

Department:

Center for Epidemiologic Research

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Classification:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected] .

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.