Research Services Grants Professional - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for grant administration for the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, specifically the Mucosal Inflammation/GI and Liver Innate Immune Programs. This includes providing support for grant submissions and managing all aspects of pre & post-award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all aspects of grant administration.
• Assists with grant writing and proposal management.
• Designs and maintains an intake process for enacting a project priority list as well as a tracking progress to document outcomes (e.g., if the grant was funded)
• Interprets sponsor guidelines and seeks clarification from sponsor when needed.
• Leads full lifecycle editing and writing support for grant submissions, including creating proposal work plans, managing timelines and proposal milestones, coordinating meetings and documents within sponsored program seeking teams.
• Management of sponsored project budgets post-award according to sponsor and UCD policies

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus is an internationally renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas, and liver.  The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff making contributions to translational research, clinical trials, and nationally recognized patient care. By joining our division, you would be joining a rapidly growing team, with clinical practices throughout the state of Colorado and over 80 researchers, physicians, and staff, all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery, interdisciplinary research, and training.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience with grant administration.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) plus years of experience with grant administration.

• Pre- and/or Post-Award experience as a research administrative professional at an academic medical institution.
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing large, multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional NIH research grants.
• Experience with University of Colorado software and applications [e.g., InfoEd (proposal development and routing); m-Fin (reports); CU Marketplace (procurement); PeopleSoft HCM and Finance; Concur Travel and Expense System].

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience in research administration, grant funding, forecasting, financial management and budgeting.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Questions should be directed to: Trisha Loftin, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until March 18th , 2023.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as $59,665- $75,894.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.