Senior Grant Administrator - Remote

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This job resides within Research Financial Operations, which manages research and federal grant applications across the Ochsner Health system. This project management position focuses on grant administration, the "project" being the accurate, consistent, and professional provision of comprehensive pre-award services to a range of Principal Investigators / Project Directors (PI / PDs) across biomedical disciplines and Ochsner sites. These services include the thorough review of budget justifications in terms of Ochsner policy and sponsor requirements; budget preparation; application coordination; and the timely, error-free submission of applications to a variety of portals. The incumbent's duties will include maintaining meticulous records; preparing timely activity, Just in Time, and progress reports; and providing PI / PDs with consulting and problem solving services. The Project Manager will also act as the primary point of contact for the PI / PD, relevant Ochsner units, research support teams, and sponsors to ensure coordination among stakeholders and contributors, all the while upholding high standards and exemplifying best practices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education Required - Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience Required - 5 years of relevant experience including 3 years of supervisory or project management experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency in various office software packages, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, delegating and leadership skills.
• Analytical skills and ability to demonstrate a logical through process in order to formulate practical solutions to problems.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work variable schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.

Job Duties

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent may work around or with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent may have an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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