Grants & Contract Specialist I (Hybrid)

Description Essential Functions Reviews submitted grants and contracts, including budgets, of protocols for basic research studies with the assistance of the Law Department.
50% Coordinates with Research Finance and research department to ensure fiscally responsible negotiated non-complex lower value sponsor research budgets.
30% Assures the timely processing of administration of UHC protocols and grants.
10% Maintains accurate administrative records including database entries.
10% Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Required Work Experience 1+ years of experience in grant and contract administration involving research (master’s degree or law/business experience will be considered in lieu of research administration experience).
Required and Experience in clinical trial research and budget construction Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent communication, writing and editing skills .
Required Working knowledge of applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Required Individual will be to learn Cost Accounting principles for grant administration in academic institutions (circulars A-110, A-21 and A-133).
Required General PC skills and ability to organize and multi-task is a must Required Licenses and Certifications Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) Required Additional Licenses and Certifications Will train to become a Certified Contract Coordinator (CCC).
Required Required Physical Demands Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely 20 lbs Carrying Rarely 20 lbs Pushing Rarely 20 lbs Pulling Rarely 20 lbs Climbing Rarely 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Stooping Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently