Role OverviewThe Grants and Financial Coordinator/Specialist provides administrative pre/post award and financial services to the Department Manager, Manager of Finance and Administration, Department Chair, graduate students, postdocs, research track faculty, and tenure track faculty who are principal investigators (PIs) in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
What You Will Do
Coordinates the preparation and review of new and continuing grant proposals, monitors department related finances, reconciles accounts, and effectively communicates award and financial policies to students, faculty, and staff.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, organizational, administrative, and time management skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Biology, Health Science, Science, Engineering or Math field
- 1-2 years of finance or grants experience
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, administrative, and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment
- Excellent math skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word and Excel), Web based programs and tools, Gmail and related Google applications, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Flexible, service-oriented and resourceful
- File management skills
- Willingness and interest to continue learning
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability and willingness to work outside of the normal business hours on occasion
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
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