Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Research and Grants Specialist to manage our research portfolio.

The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, seeks a Research and Grants Specialist at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora CO. The Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine is responsible for high-level research-related tasks and will oversee grant management, inventory, procurement, and laboratory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the operational needs of the division's research programs.
• Manage pre-award grant support activities.
• Develop proposal budgets and routes documents in partnership with Principal Investigators.
• Prepare sponsor and institutional forms prior to submission deadlines, including assurance numbers, internal and external budgets, F&A calculations, compliance documentation, sub-recipient agreements for subcontracts, scope of work documents, and budget justifications.
• Manage post-award grant support activities.
• Analyze and evaluates awarded proposals and contracts, which may include subcontracts, for compliance with funding agency, federal, state, and university requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) and the setup team to ensure the award setup accurately reflects the terms and conditions of the award as well as anticipated spending.

Work Location:

Hybrid - If the selected candidate resides in the state of Colorado, they will be required to be on campus and in office 2-3 days per week.

Remote - This position is eligible to work remotely, however, the selected candidate must be located within the United States. This employee will be required to travel to campus four times per year.

Why Join Us:

About the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 140 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

However, we do not rest on our laurels! We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees.

About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING Benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave!

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22 (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this the benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: RTD Bus and light rail service
• Additional Perks & Programs: Click here to access a few more Perks and Programs

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Level:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, research, communications, marketing, business administration, business, or other closely related field.
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• Two (2) years of professional level experience in sponsored project administration.

Principal Level:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, research, communications, marketing, business administration, business, or other closely related field.
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• Three (3) years of professional level experience in sponsored project administration.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Three (3) years of grant experience at an institution of higher learning.
• Experience with University of Colorado finance systems (i.e., Concur, Marketplace).
• Clinical, laboratory, or research experience.
• Contracts experience.
• Program and/or project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Carissa Smith at carissa.smith@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 30th, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Senior Level: $56,554 - $71,936

Principal Level: $65,037 - $82,727

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.