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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
1. Administrative planning and oversight for large research grant initiatives in the Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma for the Multiple Myeloma program and other projects.
- Manages informatics projects
- Identify and implement strategies to enhance investigator collaboration and interchange between the basic and clinical scientists.
- Plan and coordinate the internal and external review board activity and ensure that reporting objectives are met.
- Coordinate compliance with all general, governmental, and NCI regulations and requirements.
- Coordinate arrangements for special seminars and programs.
- Coordinate the implementation of a system of internal controls.
- Coordinate the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure effective operations for grant application submissions, reviews, activation, annual reports, etc., within internal and external requirements.
- Serve as a resource to others who participate in the grant process.
- Serve as a resource for research investigators in the startup of protocols, assist with designing and implementing databases, and educate on appropriate data collection methods
- Facilitate meetings and collaborations with faculty and staff across multiple departments within M.D. Anderson
- Develop and manage SOPs and documentation regarding the day-to-day operations of observational clinical research projects
- Assist with data analysis of small and large datasets
2. Preparation of competing and non-competing applications and the submission of grant-related reports to funding agencies, such as NIH, for grants.
- Conduct regular searches of funding resource databases and assist with the identification of funding opportunities that promote internal and external grant participation.
- Maintain familiarity with NIH forms and requirements. Serve as an expert resource for faculty and staff in regard to all application and reporting related issues. Provide ongoing information concerning changes in federal policy, institutional and divisional initiatives, etc., to relevant department staff and grant investigators.
- Provide advice and resource information for long-term strategic planning of research initiatives, including options, directions, funding sources, and feasibility.
- Oversight of the grants team personnel activities as a resource for faculty to identify opportunities for new research initiatives, including those that involve collaborations within M. D. Anderson and extramurally.
- Monitor the NIH and other government websites for new RFAs.
- Identify internal and external granting opportunities and coordinate response, as needed.
- Monitor private funding opportunities and inform faculty and clinical research trainees of relevant programs.
- Assist with developing strategies for securing funding and the application process for that funding. Provide administrative oversight and assistance in the development and evaluation of large, programmatic grants; participate in related advisory boards, strategic planning committees, and program retreats, as requested. Perform project analyses and evaluate resources, outcomes, and obstacles to project completion.
- Establish timelines and ensure prompt submission of necessary materials from co-investigators. - Request necessary updates from co-investigators in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the receipt of materials and prepare necessary reports, including annual and semi-annual reports.
- Provide fiscal planning for grant initiatives.
- Oversee the preparation of grant budgets by applying guidelines and procedures established by the department and by adhering to the granting agency's procedures and stipulations.
- Oversight for the management of application preparation, submission, and related reporting for grant and donor funding
- Train and mentor new/junior faculty in identifying appropriate funding opportunities and writing successful grant proposals.
- Serve as an expert resource and advisor for faculty and staff in regard to all sponsored research application related issues. Provide ongoing information concerning changes in federal policy, institutional and divisional initiatives, etc.
- Establish timelines and ensure prompt submission of necessary materials from co-investigators. Request, review, and edit necessary updates from co-investigators in a timely manner.
- Perform critical review of submitted materials for research funding applications, progress reports, and other related communications. Copy-edit or rewrite as necessary to ensure that the information collected is accurate, reflects the requested information, and is provided in accordance with specified guidelines and policies (institutional, federal, and industry).
- Draft sections of grant and contract applications, reports, summaries, and related communications, as requested by the Chair.
- Proof-read and copy edit submitted materials. Utilize technical writing ability to assist in writing grant applications and reports.
- Coordinate and/or prepare all grant application materials, including but not limited to: Performance Sites, Budgets, Budget Justification, Biographical Sketches, Other Support, Resources, and all components of the Research Plan for all investigators. Ensure that application materials are accurate and consistent with department and institutional standards.
- Coordinate and assist with the accurate preparation of all grant forms and appendices.
- Act as liaison to ensure effective communication and timely submission of grant materials. Serve as a primary contact for the Office of Sponsored Research/Office of Research Administration concerning policy changes and the resolution of grant submission issues.
- Coordinate the distribution of application copies and other materials as needed in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the information collected is accurate, reflects the requested information, and is provided in accordance with specified guidelines.
3. Planning and coordination of day-to-day grant operations
- Serve as a primary contact for Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants and Contracts Accounting concerning policy changes and the resolution of active grant related issues.
- Assist faculty with coordination of monthly meetings to discuss grant progress and overall goals.
- Maintain up-to-date information in the grants tracking spreadsheet located on the shared drive.
- Coordinate all grant-related meeting presentations and handouts. The appearance of project and core presentations should be based on a common template, so that the final product is a reflection of the close interaction among the investigators and other grant personnel.
- Provide oversight of the tracking, reporting, and evaluations (internal and external) of research activities.
- Manage the post-award funds and fund allocation across multiple grant projects/components and report appropriately.
- Research and propose solutions to grant-related problems.
- Prepare annual reports, as required, for grant/foundation funds
- Compose grant-related correspondence as necessary and route appropriately.
- Present and/or assist in the preparation of presentations related to ICT grants or related topics.
- Act as an information resource to investigators and staff.
- Oversee research related compliance activities.
- Direct preparation of final Progress Reports and manage the overall grant close-out process.
- Manage the preparation and reconciliation of grants
- Oversee the appropriate salary allocations on all funded grants
- Ensure that funds from federal grants are expended appropriately and timely.
- Manage the submission of accurate and timely reports for federal grants to assure budget continuation.
- Oversee the maintenance of the LOD database that provides up-to-date information
- Compose grant-related correspondence as necessary and route appropriately.
- Coordinate the maintenance of up-to-date percent of effort for principal and co-investigators.
- Maintain detailed, up-to-date files.
4. Assist with other grant program and activities associated with the LEO Program
- Assist as necessary with activities related to the Multiple Myeloma grant activities. This may include preparation of presentation materials (posters and PowerPoint slides), coordinating teleconferences,
creation and maintenance of tracking databases, spreadsheets and manuscript preparation.
- Conduct literature searches.
- Special projects, as assigned.
Education Required - Bachelor's degree.
Experience Required - Five years related experience to include three years program management experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 161027
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days, Varied
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 73,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 91,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 109,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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