Research Grant Specialist III - Smidt Heart Institute; Albert Group

Research Grant Specialist III - Smidt Heart Institute (Albert Group)

• Full-time

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The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars‑Sinai's steadfast commitment to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars‑Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and specialized care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life‑saving research.

From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to an increasing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars‑Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.

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Under general guidance, the RGS III works with the Department Manager and/or Principle Investigator (PI), in the oversight and submission of all pre‑ and post‑award grant administration processes of unit (division/department/center/institute). Serves as liaison between departments, research groups, Sponsored Research Funds Administration (SRFA), and accounting and finance departments. Performs pre‑ and post‑award administrative functions, including reviewing technical sections of proposals to ensure requirements are met, and preparing and/or reviewing budgets to ensure completeness and accuracy using knowledge of grant budgets, expenditure restrictions, and grant accounts.

Monitors expenses, performs reconciliations and research related financial reporting of federal and non‑federal grants and ensures compliance with all federal, state and local agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Institutional Review Board. Prepares and routes internal documents for signature and processing, works with PI's and SRFA staff to submit all deliverables in a timely manner including: FFR's, No Cost Extensions, Carry Forward of Funds, executing subcontracts, etc.

• Independently performs all pre‑award and post‑award monthly financial projections, account reconciliations, cost transfers, progress reports, budget changes, salary allocation reviews, time and effort management reporting, purchase order reconciliation, and monitoring milestones.
• Performs financial analysis and forecasting to identify relevant factor variances, formulate logical conclusions and devise alternate solutions as necessary.
• Reviews grant applications and post‑award management activities, develops logical solutions to difficult, unusual, or first‑time problems, and provides solutions for action to leadership.
• Manages all deliverables including invoices and subcontract paperwork, complex financial reporting processes and fiscal responsibility for salary, supply costs, subcontracts.
• Mentors and trains grant management staff.