RSCH ADMIN, SR

Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health.

Together, we translate science into health.

The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Underthedirectionofthe Sponsored Research Office ,theSenior Sponsored Research Administrator will  performsponsoredprojectworkofconsiderabledifficultyininterfacingwithfacultyandsupportstaffto develop for submission complex, multi-PI, multi-Institute funding proposals and large-scale contracts to various federal and state agencies, non-federal agencies, and foundations.

In addition,theadministratorwillhelptoidentifyfundingopportunitiesthatsupport

SBP’sresearch goals.

Overall, the administrator is tasked with exhibiting superior grants expertise and a commitment to high- quality customer service and willingness support faculty, department staff and agency sponsors in all matters related to sponsored research.

• Coordinatessponsoredprojectbudgetpreparation,proposalproduction,and proposal submission in complete and final form for review by the manager
• Supportsthedepartment’sexternally-fundedresearchactivitiesincludingfundingopportunities, proposal development, grant budget creation, investigator Info Ed profile creation, completion of proposal related forms, progress reports submission deadlines, research compliance requirements, subcontracts, renewals, and closeout
• Leadsidentifiedfacultyparticipantsincoordinatingthedevelopmentofdepartmentaland interdisciplinary research teams and complex, multi-PI, multi-institute proposals
• Identifiesprospectivefundingsources,newfundinginitiativesandrespondstoopportunitiesfor supplementary funds to existing projects
• Actsasmainpointofcontactforreviewofsubstantiveadministrativereportsanddocuments prepared by the manager
• Assists faculty and support staff to develop and prepare proposals which includes budgeting and maintaininggeneralfamiliaritywithfederalgrantandcontractregulations,aswellasprivatesponsor and state requirements
• Recommends and monitors compliance with research administration policies and procedures
• Facilitates sponsored research administrative projects and work groups as directed by the manager
• Interacts proactively with support staff for proposal budget development based on complexity of budgets
• Assists faculty to resolve administrative issues related to sponsored projects, such as conflict of interest and scientific overlap, allowability of proposed costs, intellectual property, cost sharing and subcontracting
• Maintains an awareness of Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR)
• Provides guidance to faculty regarding solicitation guidelines and reviews proposals for conformity with guidelines
• Advises and instructs faculty and support staff with concerns regarding proposal development to assure compliance with appropriate federal, state and Institute policy and regulations, including grant administration grants manship and other related topics
• Provides a supportive environment to assist in increasing the number and frequency of proposal submissions
• Performs outreach activities to cultivate the interests of postdoctoral fellows in the search for financial support
• Analyzes award documents, clauses and…