Support the internal and external scientific/public health community on all aspects of the research grants process; initial vetting of applicant requests for eligibility, submission and review of applications, no-cost extensions, changes of personnel, etc.; referral of complex inquiries and requests to appropriate senior science staff members
Plan and manage the logistics and administrative support for all peer review panel meetings including inquiries from the applicants and reviewers, preparation of materials for the subsequent stages of review and approval: the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee and for the Board of Directors
Design and monitor the automation of all grants-related submissions and notifications with associated improvements in policy and reporting
Assist in developing policies and procedures, including funding agreements, RFAs, review meetings, etc.
Develops specialty RFAs for ongoing and targeted initiatives
Leads the grants team in all procedural matters related to grant review and processes
Maintain documentation for all funded awards including, but not limited to, final budget allocations, required ethics certifications, letters of recommendation or collaboration, progress and final research and fiscal reports, no-cost extensions, and outcomes surveys
Draft and review legal agreements for the Science/Public Health department working with legal counsel
Serve as the interface for grants process information for internal and external stakeholders
Disseminating information on Autism Speaks scientific priorities and funding opportunities by coordinating with the communications team
Interface with the Finance Team regarding fiscal accountability, financial reports, international finance, financial audits, and cost recovery
Interface with the Restricted Gifts team to properly align restricted gifts with actual payments
Extract and organize information from the online grants system to provide guidance for allocating resources
Monitor and refer performance reports for funded projects and provide guidance as needed to awardees to ensure appropriate compliance and obtain reviews from the appropriate science staff
Provide reports on funding programs to fundraising departments to assist them in donor relationships
Assist in development and execution of complex data queries and analysis of grants performance statistics (e.g., publication outcome, leveraged funding, knowledge base impact, host institution commitment, research follow career support, etc.) and other informational requests
(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s. As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager.)
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required in business, management, or scientific areas of study; master’s degree in business, management or finance or equivalent experience
5-7 years’ experience in grants administration including in-depth experience with grants information systems (design and transitions), grants policies and finance
Fluxx experience preferred
Strong experience with Grants Management System
Extensive customer service experience with scientific and community agencies/grants preferred
Experience in non-profit/private grant funding practices/procedures/rules/regulations and grant development principles/managed funded grants
Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong emphasis on excel
Familiarity with grant administration databases
Strong computational and analytic skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to make appropriate recommendations based on logical and justifiable reasoning
Must be precise, thorough, reliable and perform daily finance activities with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational skills time management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and complete multiple tasks by stated deadlines
Ability to apply and interpret Autism Speaks company policies, procedures, concerning all science department projects