Saint Louis University Looking for Pre-Award Grant Specialist – School of Medicine Full Time

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 2023-07145

Location: SLU Saint Louis,
MO

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious
Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research,
compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

All About You

JOB
SUMMARY:

Level I, Level II, or Level III Pre-Award Grant Specialist under general direction, manages and coordinates
pre-award sponsored awards activities for assigned unit(s) while having knowledge of grant management rules and regulations, technical
expertise, and analytical skills. Level of the role is determined by level of experience. Additionally, this individual provides support for
the development and submission of large and complex interdisciplinary federal and non-federal grant proposals.

Confirms all
applications meet sponsor and university guidelines and deadlines, including management of the Just-In-Time process. Ensures proposals are
entered in the appropriate university research administration system and monitors for institutional review and approval while obtaining
appropriate signatures, as needed. Understands the impact of post-submission processes and components and ensures a smooth transition for
proposal to award.

Open to a remote employee in any of the following states if not living in the Greater St. Louis area:
Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode
Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.

JOB DUTIES:

Proposal
Process

• Performs pre-award sponsored awards activities for assigned unit(s) within the GO Center. Pre-award activities include,
  but are not limited to assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) in developing, preparing, editing, and submitting federal and non-federal
  grant and contract proposals.
• Advises the PI and completes all administrative requirements when preparing
  proposals
• Understands PI concerns in relation to proposal development and is able to formulate solutions and answers to questions or
  issues raised by the PI
• Provides support to the PI and interdisciplinary team for the development and submission of large and
  complex federal and non-federal grant proposals
• Coordinates and reviews proposal elements for consistency, accuracy, and
  thoroughness in line with sponsor guidelines
• Assists in developing (and revising as necessary) proposal budgets and budget
  justifications in collaboration with Post-Award Specialists
• Ensures proposals are entered in the appropriate university research
  administration system and monitors for institutional review and approval while obtaining appropriate signatures, as
  needed.

Pre-Award Leadership

• Trains new Pre-Award Specialists and serves as a mentor and provides guidance to
  Pre-Award Specialists on issues of pre-award policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines
• Coordinates with the GO Center Director
  regarding pre-award activities, issue resolution, and workload distribution; Evaluates and participates in recommendations for pre-award GO
  Center process improvements

Pre-Award Outreach and Liaison

• Interacts and collaborates with GO Center staff, various
  internal administrative staff, and professional staff at the federal government, non-federal sponsors, corporate sponsors, and other
  institutions
• Acts as a resource to the GO Center on interpreting and administering federal regulations and guidelines, as well as
  interpreting complicated sponsor proposal guidelines
• Assists with a variety of research administration/grants managements systems
  internal and external to the university
• Performs related responsibilities as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and
ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of grant development, proposals, applications, and administration
• Strong knowledge of best
  practices in research administration and current regulations in the areas of research administration (OMB A-21, A-110, A-113, or the Uniform
  Guidance) or interpretation of similar regulations
• Strong project facilitation and management skills
• Excellent written and
  oral communication skills with proven ability to generate high quality written communications and reports
• Ability to establish and
  maintain effective collaborations with the diverse campus community and representatives from foundations and federal
  agencies
• Knowledge of concepts related to sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest
  requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration
• Ability
  to manage detail and to organize and prioritize workload during high-pressure, high volume workload periods
• Ability to exercise
  sound judgment, discretion and tact
• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters
• Ability to work
  effectively and collegially with little supervision and as a member of a team
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with
  various internal and sponsor electronic systems

Level I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required;
experience working with sponsored research administration in an academic setting preferred or equivalent combination of education and
experience preferred.

Salary starting at $46,720, pay will be determined based on amount of relevant experience.

Level
II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required; supplemented with at least 2 years of experience working with
sponsored research administration in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary starting at
$51,360, pay will be determined based on amount of relevant experience.

Level III MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required; supplemented with at least 4 years experience working with sponsored research
administration in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree preferred.

Salary
starting at $57,760, pay will be determined based on amount of relevant experience.

This position also includes benefits including
vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance
program and wellness program.

Function

Research Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Saint Louis
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied
for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran
status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the
interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.