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Job opening at Pathfinder International: Technical Advisor for Program Documentation
Program Overview
The Technical Services Unit is comprised of three teams – the Integrated System Strengthening Team, the Implementation Learning Team, and the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Team. The Technical Advisor I for Program Documentation will sit within the Implementation Learning Team. This team fosters intentional critical thinking about Pathfinder’s programs for improving the quality of implementation through routinely capturing, sharing, adapting, and applying knowledge in Pathfinder programming. The Implementation Learning Team covers program learning, knowledge management, and technical documentation.
Position Purpose
The position will develop technical publications in close collaboration with TSU’s Technical Advisor II for Program Learning and Technical Advisor I for Program Documentation, conducting interviews with field- and headquarters-based staff, reviewing and analyzing available program information including quantitative performance data and qualitative information. The position will synthesize and analyze these points of information to develop coherent, case study-like technical discussion of projects’ technical approaches, their design and the contexts to which they were designed to respond, their implementation, performance, and the lessons and recommendations that can be derived from projects’ experiences for consideration by implementers and decision-makers seeking to attempt similar technical approaches in future contexts. On an as-needed basis, this position will also develop short, web-based content.
Key Responsibilities
- Write original content for publications highlighting project implementation experiences, challenges, lessons learned, and accomplishments, ensuring content dialogues with relevant global literature and discussion specific to the publication’s given technical SRHR focus area.
- Work with project leads and country teams to capture critical concepts for articulation to external audiences; as well as supplementary information for internal organizational learning purposes.
- Advise on targeted dissemination strategies to ensure technical publications reach priority audiences.
- Work with Technical Advisors, Program Directors, and External Relations staff to prioritize products to be developed and their corresponding timelines;
- Participate in development and monitoring of publications timelines to ensure deadlines are met;
- Work closely with editor and graphic designer to produce and finalize products;
Prepare summaries to announce products on project website and via social media channels; - Under guidance of other technical advisors within TSU, develop skills of Pathfinder field staff in production of technical publications.
- Work with headquarters and field staff to utilize lessons captured in technical publications to inform practice and programs.
- Work closely with the ISL Team to advance program learning at Pathfinder, insert a learning agenda into projects, and document salient lessons generated by projects.
- Disseminate program learning at regional and international professional meetings.
- Edit Pathfinder’s technical documents as needed (e.g., conference abstracts, presentations).
- Coordinate dissemination of technical publications to appropriate target audiences.
- Increase Pathfinder’s technical visibility through contributing to social media, including participating in technical listserv discussions, writing blog posts, and contributing to other social media platforms.
- Presenting on behalf of Pathfinder at external technical events, including conferences, webinars and other technical events hosted by Pathfinder or partner organizations.
Basic Requirements
- Required Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration or related field;
- Minimum of three years progressively responsible work related to Public Health, International Relations, Development Studies, Women’s Studies, Communications, or related field (two year’s experience will be acceptable if candidate has a Master’s degree in Public Health related field).
- Excellent writing skills, with an ability to write technical content clearly, concisely, and in an engaging manner, drawing from a variety of data sources under tight timelines;
- Familiarity with design of visual representation of data, including diagrams, charts, and graphs;
Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills; - Ability to write technical content clearly and compellingly, drawing from a variety of data sources and working under tight timelines;
- Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on being thorough, detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
- Excellent computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
- Fluent in written and spoken English;
- Ability to travel internationally up to 20%;
- Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Pathfinder International.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field strongly preferred;
- Previous experience studying or working in a developing country or countries;
- Editing experience a plus;
- Fluency in French, Portuguese, or other language;
- Familiarty with Adobe InDesign a plus.
Gender Practice Manager – Banyan Global
Banyan Global, an international development consulting firm, is recruiting a full time Gender Practice Manager to provide strategic vision to its growing gender practice and oversee gender projects. This position is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of gender projects, managing staff, new business development and providing technical assistance related to gender integration and women’s empowerment. This position is based in Washington, DC with travel abroad. The Gender Practice Manager will oversee global programming, including:
- Managing the gender practice, including headquarters and field staff.
- Working with Banyan Global’s senior management to set direction for the practice.
- Providing oversight to Banyan Global’s ADVANTAGE IDIQ.
- Developing and managing partnerships for the implementation of Banyan Global’s gender programming.
- Managing and designing new gender projects and ensuring quality of deliverables.
- Providing direct technical assistance, such as gender assessments and surveys, designing and conducting training on gender mainstreaming and other related topics, designing and conducting research on gender topics.
- Serving as liaison to USAID and other donors for project interventions and deliverables.
- Recruiting and managing consultants that support the gender practice programs.
- Leading new business development for the gender practice.
- Writing project reports and preparing internal documentation as required.
Requirements:
• At least ten years of experience in gender and women’s empowerment in international development or related field.
• Experience working with USAID, governments and donor agencies.
• Field-based experience working on gender topics, including gender analyses and assessments.
• Experience in proposal writing, teaming, and the overall bid process.
• Capacity to work effectively in different cultures.
• Experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Working proficiency in another language is preferred.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Banyan Global is an equal opportunity employer. No visa sponsorship for international candidates is provided.
Global health Research Program Manager-Clinical Research Specialist Boston Children’s Hospital
At Boston Children’s Hospital, success is measured in patients treated, parents comforted and teams taught. It’s in discoveries made, processes perfected, and technology advanced. In major medical breakthroughs and small acts of kindness. And in colleagues who have your back and patients who have your heart. As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, our reach is global and our impact is profound. Join our acclaimed Critical Care Program and discover how your talents can change lives. Yours included. Apply here.
This Clinical Research Specialist will be responsible for:
- Managing, coordinating and implementing study projects.
- Supervising database development and the collection, entry, and reporting of clinical, research, and laboratory specimen data.
- Developing grant submissions and reporting.
- Providing supervision for study implementation in study communities, clinical sites, main office, and laboratories.
- Developing and implementing systems to continuously improve study implementation and data quality.
- Regularly reviewing data quality and designing solutions to resolve queries in the field or laboratories.
- Developing case report forms and study protocols.
- Documenting key processes, events, and meetings during the course of the projects.
- Reporting regularly to investigators on study progress.
- Preparing reports and other documents as requested by the investigators or donor.
- Developing and conducting trainings for study staff.
- Oversee and manage all supplies, equipment, and files.
- Managing ethical review submissions, amendments, and reporting.
- Draft and edit scientific portions of grant submissions to federal government, foundations, and research agencies.
To qualify, you must have:
- Master's degree in health science, public health, epidemiology or a closely related field.
- Expertise in biostatistics and computerized analytic methods.
experience in a public health, community health or clinical research setting. - Three or more years of demonstrated leadership, project management skills, supervision of teams and technical expertise in the conduct of research studies.
- Demonstrated excellence in implementing research activities and programs, knowledge of research populations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team of collaborators, stakeholders, and research staff and to ensure quality of research practices.
- Experience in project management, preferable in international settings.
- Experience liaising with Institutional Review Boards, other regulatory organizations, and academic and governmental institutions.
- Experience with grant, research protocol, report and manuscript writing.
- Strong database management and knowledge of statistical methods frequently used in public health research.
- International travel as needed.
- Long term commitment preferred.
- Please provide a writing sample with resume and 3-5 reference.
Project Administrator job opening – SPH Center for Global Health & Development (CGHD)
Come join our vibrant team here at Boston University School of Public Health Center for Global Health & Development (CGHD). We are located on the 3rd floor in the Crosstown building and have many Project Administrators who are part-time students in the program. You will be working hands on with faculty and professor's in the Department of Global Health and Center for Global Health & Development and be heavily involved in the research project administrative work. It is great experience to work on a global scale while still working for a university like Boston University here in Boston.
The job description is below, click here to apply!
Any questions contact Deirdre Pierotti.
Job Description
- Operationally and administratively manages specific scientific research projects for the Center. Responsible for programmatic research activities including: managing bugets and resource allocation, reporting, operational planning; managing the first related activities of the projects operating in developing countries.
- Project Coordination: Communicate with technical staff on status of projects; coordinate project meetings and travel; provide logistical and administrative support to project teams.
- Contract Management: Understand all contractual requirements of project; track due dates of financial and technical reports; ensure compliance with donor regulations and processes for securing approvals, purchasing supllies, travel restrictions.
- Financial Management: Maintain financial records; track and review expenditures; process financial transactions; provide financial reports to PIs monthly.
- Information Management: Track project "projects" (publications, posters, presentations); maintain project documentation (electronic and hard copy); compile IRB documents
Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree/3-5 years of experience required
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
Grade 73
Leadership, Management, and Governance (LMG) Project Practicum Opportunity – Management Sciences for Health
Overview
The Leadership, Management, and Governance (LMG) Project collaborates with health leaders at all levels to improve leadership, management and governance practices to create stronger health systems and improved health for all, including some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In many resource-poor settings, physicians or nurses are often the most educated or highly trained and are given responsibility for managing a local hospital clinic, or other health facility. Although they are often well-trained clinically, they often do not have the basic management, logistics, governance, or other skills needed to help ensure that the facility is run successfully.
The LMG project achieves these objectives by:
- Promoting enhanced performance improvement processes for individuals and teams that is driven by country leadership
- Using participatory processes and gender-aware approaches that enable health leaders and policy-makers to address their own challenges, and achieve results
- Building and using evidence-based approaches
- Leveraging partnerships through public and private investments in leadership, management and governance for greater health gains worldwide
Specific Responsibilities
This internship is an opportunity to work in collaboration with the MER team to examine the link between L+M+G and service delivery. A rapid assessment of the peer-reviewed and grey literature review has been conducted. While all the literature has been gathered, a review and an annotated bibliography of this literature is the next step in the evidence compendium process. Specific responsibilities include:
- Review all peer-reviewed and grey literature associated with leadership, management and governance and health service delivery and provide a full annotated bibliography for all peer reviewed and grey literature.
- Write a summary document highlighting key themes from the literature to be incorporated into the final compendium of evidence developed by the MER team.
- Participate in weekly team evidence compendium meetings.
- Other tasks, as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should be enrolled in a graduate program, preferably in public health or global health program. Required skills include:
- Experience in the use of Microsoft applications to include: MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience conducting systematic and/or rapid assessment literatures reviews
- Experience with reference software, previous experience using Zotero is a plus
- Attention to detail, strong organizational/documentation skills, and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Familiarity with a LMIC health system is a plus
- Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule
- Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
Student takeaways and application of skills:
- Working with the MER team on the LMG Project, the student should come to better understand the interplay between L+M+G and health service delivery interventions as well as becoming familiar with the interplay with the other WHO health system building blocks.
- Develop an understanding of the complexities of measuring and rigorously documenting upstream interventions as they relate to service delivery.
- Gain experience working and writing collaboratively on key deliverables to USAID.
- Co-authorship on the final technical brief for the evidence compendium
- Knowledge and skills learned can be applied to future Health Systems Strengthening work in LMIC, program design and evaluation, and capacity building intervention development in L+M+G.
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Job: CARE Unit Research Assistant Posting
Organization Description:
Boston Medical Center is a 496-bed academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End. The hospital is the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. Within the Section of General Internal Medicine, the Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit conducts research, educates health professionals, provides health care, and informs clinical and public health practice and policy to improve the lives of people with unhealthy alcohol and other drug use.
Job Description – Research Assistant
The Research Assistant will support projects in the Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit within the Section of General Internal Medicine. The CARE Unit is an academic unit addressing clinical, education, and research aspects of alcohol and other drug use and disorders. Primary responsibilities of this position involve assisting in implementation of research activities.
Essential responsibilities and duties include:
Providing support for local and international research studies.
Providing meeting support (e.g., arranging conference calls, preparing agenda and reports, taking and distributing minutes).
Maintaining a reference database for faculty publications and grants (e.g. acquires articles and stores them in an electronic reference system).
Creating and editing research presentations with PowerPoint.
Conducting literature searches. Assisting investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation.
Assisting with travel arrangements (e.g., booking flights and hotel, visa applications).
Processing reimbursements for expenses and assisting with tracking budget items.
Assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol applications and amendments.
Providing support for preparation and submission of new grant applications and grant reports.
Assisting with development of research protocols, forms and assessments.
Performing quality control procedures for ongoing research projects.
Providing support for managing a sample biorepository (coordinating shipping, maintaining documentation).
Misc. tasks (e.g., on-campus errands, data entry).
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Candidates should have experience and be interested in clinical research and supporting programs and projects.
Interest in substance use disorders and HIV a plus.
Enrolled in a Masters of Public Health program
Knowledge and Skills:
Positive and flexible attitude with excellent interpersonal skills is essential.
Ability to understand and summarize scientific literature.
Ability to follow and summarize discussions related to study design and analyses.
Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-driven environment .
Ability to work independently and be a good problem-solver.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
Experience with RefWorks and WordPress, Adobe Suite a plus, but not required.
Preference given to candidates with administrative experience, strong writing and organizational skills.
Fluency in Russian a plus.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Sally Bendiks at sally.bendiks@bmc.org.
Job Posting: Global Maternal and Child Health Program Manager
Global Maternal and Child Health Program Manager
Responsibilities
Summary and Overview
The Program Manager will be responsible for coordination of field operational, data management, and regulatory activities for global maternal and child health research projects. The research is conducted jointly between the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Boston Children’s Hospital. We are working on several newborn and child survival projects focused on the discovery of interventions to improve child health and the delivery of care in underserved settings. The Program Manager will report directly to the PI and be responsible to:
- Manage, coordinate and implement study projects
- Supervise database development and the collection, entry, cleaning and reporting of clinical, research, and laboratory data
- Develop grant submissions and reporting
Principal Duties and Activities:
- Provide supervision for study implementation in study communities, clinical sites, main office, and laboratories.
- Monitor study progress and data completeness and quality.
- Develop and implement systems to continuously improve study implementation and data quality.
- Regularly review data quality and design solutions to resolve queries in the field or laboratories.
- Develop case report forms and study protocols.
- Document key processes, events, and meetings during the course of the projects.
- Report regularly to investigators on study progress.
- Prepare reports and other documents as requested by the investigators or donor.
- Develop and conduct trainings for study staff.
- Oversee and manage all supplies, equipment, and files.
- Manage ethical review submissions, amendments, and reporting.
- Draft and edit scientific portions of grant submissions to federal government, foundations, and research agencies.
- Support grant submissions following guidelines from sponsors.
- Ensure reporting requirements from sponsors are met.
All activities will be conducted in close collaboration with investigators and study personnel in Boston and Addis Ababa.
Requirements
Qualifications
- College background or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Statistics, Public Health or related field. Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated excellence in implementing research activities and programs, knowledge of research populations.
- Two or more years demonstrated leadership, project management skills, supervision of teams and technical expertise in conduct of research studies.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Excellent communication, verbal, writing, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team with collaborators, stakeholders, and research staff
- Excellent analytical, computer, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, goal and detail-oriented work style, and meticulous and consistent follow through on projects
- Experience in project management desirable, preferably in international settings
- Experience liaising with Institutional Review Boards, other regulatory organizations, and academic and governmental institutions
- Experience with grant, research protocol, report and manuscript writing
- Strong database management and knowledge of statistical methods frequently used in public health research
Working conditions
- Full-time with occasional evenings and weekends
- Long term commitment preferred
- International travel as needed
To apply, please submit your cover letter, CV, writing sample, and three references at http://www.childrenshospital.org/career-opportunities/search-career-results#&category=&location=&status=&shift=®=40881&keyword=&date=
HopeNet Program Manager in Uganda – position available
General Summary:
The Program Manager leads an ongoing population-based social network cohort study and implementation project seeking to improve the lives and livelihoods of 5,000 residents of Nyakabare Parish in southwestern Uganda. The social network study is one of several research studies and implementation projects currently operating in the Mbarara, Uganda area in partnership with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) through the MUST-MGH Global Health Collaborative. The program manager will live and work in Mbarara Town. The position will function under the direct supervision of the U.S. and Ugandan Principal Investigators (PIs) as well as the Mbarara-based Program Director (PD) of the Global Health Collaborative.
This is a two-year position with the possibility of renewal. This is an ideal position for a recent Master’s graduate who seeks to gain field experience before possibly returning to medical school or graduate school, or for a candidate from a development/ public health implementation background who aspires to build a long-term career in global health project management.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
The program manager will be based in an office environment in Mbarara, Uganda (approx. population: 200,000). The study itself is being conducted in a rural area approximately 20 kilometers outside of Mbarara Town.
Program Management
- Ensure the smooth and effective implementation of all components of the research study, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and intervention projects
- Develop and monitor weekly work plans with the assistance of the Project Coordinators (PCs) and PIs
- Develop a tracking system for project deliverables and agree on a detailed delivery schedule in consultation with the PCs and PIs
- Monitor project goals and provide timely reminders to the PIs on necessary steps and activities
- Support the development and submission of regular reports for institutional and private philanthropic supporters
- Fine-tune study protocols to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the study and implementation team
- Oversee development, revision and submission of documents to institutional review boards
- Conduct weekly meetings with the PIs, other collaborators, and contract employees
- Actively participate in meetings and activities with other Global Health Collaborative study staff and report important updates to the PIs
- Interested candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts through supervised or independent analysis of study data, or manuscript writing; the study PIs have an extensive track record of award-winning mentorship for those interested in long-term global health research or program management careers
Personnel Management
- Direct supervision of PCs and 3-5 support personnel
- Indirect supervision of two field teams and other team members
- Support the hiring, technical training, on-boarding, and ongoing mentorship of study and implementation staff as needed, including orientation to new protocols, data collection instruments, and other efforts to ensure high quality project implementation, data collection and processing
- Support the activities of undergraduate and graduate students, physician trainees, and postdoctoral research fellows conducting supervised research with the study PIs
Financial and Asset Management
- Develop and monitor annual budgets while ensuring optimal use of all resources
- Monitor and evaluate all related MGH subcontracts with Uganda-based contractors and vendors
- Approve and monitor all procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies, including the project vehicle
- Approve and monitor use of petty cash and oversee study-specific financial accountability systems
- Liaise with the MUST Grants Office to ensure smooth operation regarding budgeting, human resource management, and other higher level administrative issues
Skills Required:
- Candidate must have the social/cultural intelligence and flexibility to work in Uganda and effectively engage and interact with diverse stakeholders
- 2+ years experience in managing programs with multiple components is required; prior experience implementing these in sub-Saharan Africa is preferred
- Excellent administrative, communication, leadership, and team-building skills are required (spoken and written English); experience working with team members from East African cultures is a plus
- Excellent facility with Microsoft Office suite applications is required; beginning to intermediate experience conducting statistical analyses using specialty software (such as Stata or R) is a plus
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and deliver high quality work on time and with minimal supervision is required
- Ability to prioritize, be flexible, and remain organized and detail-oriented in a fluctuating environment with changing study components is required
- The successful candidate will aspire to the highest standards of excellence, must be self-driven, and should bring a sustained level of high energy toward developing creative solutions to obstacles and directing the team to achieve project goals
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in business administration, public health or a related field is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree with significant experience required managing development or public health programs in sub-Saharan Africa may substitute
- 2+ years experience in managing programs with multiple components is required; prior experience implementing these in sub-Saharan Africa is preferred
Click here to apply (job number: 3023200)!
Job Opening! Research Administrator II – Friedman School of Nutrition
Research Administrator II - Friedman School of Nutrition
Job Description
| Research Administrator II - Friedman School of Nutrition - (16001533)
Description The Research Administration unit at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is responsible for the full life cycle of quality research administration ranging from proposal development to post-award administration, award close-out and award compliance. The services and resources provided by the unit are geared toward the needs of the research community as well as legal and regulatory requirements that govern research. The Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is the only graduate school of nutrition in North America. The breadth of our programs is unparalleled, including cutting-edge research and education from cell to society, from individuals to food systems, and from genetics to policy. This unique breadth and scope make the Friedman School a leading institution for evidence-based nutrition education, research, and public impact. The Research Administration unit maintains a close working relationship with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research in order to keep abreast of policies and systems, and ultimately to create and support an environment that promotes research. The Research Administrator II is responsible for administering portfolio of broad and moderately complex sponsored awards. Utilizing considerable knowledge of research administration and academic area, works with faculty to develop sponsored proposals and to manage post-award compliance activities. Serves as resource to junior level research administration staff. May assist school management with other assigned program operation functions. Qualifications Basic Requirements:
Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston Job: Finance and Accounting Organization: Business Operations Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Aug 1, 2016, 4:29:16 PM |
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Job Opening: Senior Research Administrator
Description
The Research Administration unit at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is responsible for the full life cycle of quality research administration ranging from proposal development to post-award administration, award close-out and award compliance. The services and resources provided by the unit are geared toward the needs of the research community as well as legal and regulatory requirements that govern research.
The Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy is the only graduate school of nutrition in North America. The breadth of our programs is unparalleled, including cutting-edge research and education from cell to society, from individuals to food systems, and from genetics to policy. This unique breadth and scope make the Friedman School a leading institution for evidence-based nutrition education, research, and public impact.
The Research Administration unit maintains a close working relationship with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research in order to keep abreast of policies and systems, and ultimately to create and support an environment that promotes research.
The Senior Research Administrator is responsible for administering varied portfolio including most complex sponsored awards. Utilizing extensive research administration knowledge, works with faculty to develop sponsored proposals and to manage post-award compliance activities. Consults with faculty and staff in interpreting intricate sponsor rules and regulations, may mentor junior level research administration staff and assists faculty and staff in navigating new research administration tools and systems, identifying, proposing solutions and working toward resolutions related to complex pre/post-award matters.
Essential Functions:
· Reviews funding proposal opportunity announcement or request for grant proposal to gain understanding of requirements, submission process and sponsor guidelines. Using the Research Administration System, prepares business components of grant application, prepares and routes proposal for internal approval, and prepares and submits subcontractor and other documentation to Office of Research Administration for final review and submission to sponsor.
· Responsible for preparing proposal's categorized budget and budget justification, confirming accuracy of costs. Verifies that correct facilities and administrative cost rate is applied. Identifies, obtains approval and ensures proper, documented cost share for proposal submission.
· Once grant has been awarded, revises categorized budget as necessary. Provides information for appointment of individuals in compliance with grant provisions. Identifies need for advance accounts and no-cost extensions and takes responsibility for completing required internal documentation.
· Monitors award budget and reports internally on spending. Reviews contracts and subcontracted procurement and financial transactions. Works with Principal Investigator (PI), school, department and central administration to determine allowable and allocable project charges. Develops burn-rate analysis and budget projections in Axiom budget system as needed.
· Collaborates and serves as content expert, providing consultative advice to faculty and staff and assists in identifying problems and underlying causes to successfully resolve research administration-related matters. May mentor junior level research administration staff.
· May assist school management with other assigned program operation functions.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
· The following required knowledge and skills as typically acquired by completing Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
· 5+ years of research administration experience
· Knowledge of funding agencies and their programs
· Knowledge of regulations that govern federal research funding and related areas of regulatory compliance
· Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
· Excellent prioritization skills, strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in collegial, supportive manner with faculty and staff
· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with tight, concurrent deadlines and with frequent interruptions
· Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet
· Proficient with electronic grants management systems (i.e., grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, NSF Fastlane, ProposalCentral, etc.) and experience with enterprise research administration systems
Preferred Qualifications:
· Designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA), or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)
· Experience with Kuali Coeus
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Travel between Tufts' three campuses may be required.
Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston
Job: Finance and Accounting
Organization: Business Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Aug 1, 2016, 3:28:54 PM
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