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San Diego - Pre-Award Contract and Grants Manager
Employer: Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego
Location: 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA92161
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Manages and coordinates Pre Award research administration. In collaboration with the Post Award Grants Manager, manages and supervises Contracts and Grants Administrators (CGAs) and support staff. Develops and maintains quality assurance processes to ensure timely and detail-oriented processing of pre award grant administration and other tasks. Responsible for all aspects of Pre Award management and monitoring the various aspects of pre award pending and in progress grant applications, subawards/subcontracts, and other VMRF-administered projects. Provides direction and assistance to Veterans Medical Research Foundation (VMRF) Principal Investigators and their staff regarding proposal preparation and submission. Assists Contracts and Grants Director (CGD) and CEO with specific policy and other tasks. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for institutional oversight and all aspects of pre award administration. Develops and monitors methods and procedures to produce organizational reports for pre award functions. Responsible for the identification, review, and evaluation of potential negotiation points of grants, sub-awards, sub-contracts, and agreements, excluding industry sponsored awards. Coordinates with CGD on the negotiation aspects of this evaluation. Prepares monthly pre award and other reports as needed for C&G Department. Responsible for ensuring on-time, compliant, and accurate submissions. Supervises employees in the C&G Department to include monitoring of work flow, reassignment of tasks where necessary, quality control, employee performance and reviews, training and discipline. May perform additional duties as required.
Position Classification: Full-time (40 hours/week)
FLSA Status Exempt
Relevant Work Experience: At least four years of research administration experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Three years of supervisory/management experience in research administration environment preferred. Thorough understanding of research administration. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of federal agency policies and procedures as well as applicable OMB circulars and fundamentals of research administration. Demonstrated ability to prepare projections and budgets. Experience in pre award research administration of sponsored projects. Experience using sponsor electronic research systems (NIH eRA Commons, NSF Fastlane, grants.gov, NASA NSPIRES, NOAA Grants Online, etc.) is preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in business, accounting, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Salary Range: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Go to: http://www.vmrf.org/careers/vmrf-benefits.pdf
Moving Relocation Expenses: No
Send resume to: To apply for this position, please use the following link:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VETERANS_MEDICAL_RESEARCH_FOUN&cws=1&rid=315
Date posted: 7/15/11
Date closed: Until filled
Comments: AA/EOE. Please, no phone calls.
   
San Diego - Post-Award Contract and Grants Manager
Employer: Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Location: 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA92161
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Manages and coordinates Post Award research administration. In collaboration with the Pre Award Grants Manager, manages and supervises Contracts and Grants Administrators (CGAs) and support staff. Develops and maintains quality assurance processes to ensure timely and detail-oriented processing of post award grant administration and other tasks. Responsible for all aspects of Post Award management and monitoring the various compliance aspects of post award clinical projects, grants, and other VMRF-administered projects. Provides direction and assistance to Veterans Medical Research Foundation (VMRF) Principal Investigators and their staff regarding sponsored research administration and compliance. Assists Contracts and Grants Director (CGD) and CEO with specific policy and other tasks. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for institutional oversight and all aspects of post award administration. Develops and monitors methods and procedures to produce organizational reports for post award functions. Reviews and approval of all annual and final technical, fiscal, and other reports; and is responsible for compliance with sponsor requirements by or before deadline. Reviews deficits on PI project accounts monthly. Provide feedback to CGAs and Contracts and Grants Director (CGD) as to how deficits can be alleviated, decreased, and avoided in the future. Manages grant sub recipient monitoring process of C&G department and address issues as needed. Identifies cost-sharing requirements and other special terms and conditions in award documents. Formulates method for tracking and discusses these requirements with CGD, prior to initiating award. Oversees CGA monitoring to ensure that all active projects have current VA R&D project approvals. Supervises employees in the C&G Department to include monitoring of work flow, reassignment of tasks where necessary, quality control, employee performance and reviews, training and discipline. May perform additional duties as required.
Position Classification: Full-time (40 hours/week)
FLSA Status Exempt
Relevant Work Experience: at least four years of research administration experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Three years of supervisory/management experience in research administration environment preferred. Experience and knowledge of federal agency policies and procedures as well as applicable OMB circulars and fundamentals of research administration. Ability to prepare financial statements, projections, and budgets. Experience in post award research administration of sponsored projects. Experience using sponsor electronic research systems (NIH eRA Commons, NSF Fastlane, grants.gov, NASA NSPIRES, NOAA Grants Online, etc.) is preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in business, accounting, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Salary Range: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Go to: http://www.vmrf.org/careers/vmrf-benefits.pdf
Moving Relocation Expenses: No
Send resume to: To apply for this position, please use the following link:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VETERANS_MEDICAL_RESEARCH_FOUN&cws=1&rid=316
Date posted: 7/15/11
Date closed: Until filled
Comments: AA/EOE. Please, no phone calls.
   
San Diego, CA -- Contracts Project Administrator

   
Employer:

Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego

Location: 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The position will focus on administration of Principal Investigator's (PI) grants and contracts in accordance with 2 CFR 230 and 2 CFR 215 and various agency guidelines.  Will perform the following duties:  Assist with administration of subcontracts review, award, and administration and function as an administrative liaison to subcontractors or subgrantees as appropriate.  Coordinate pre-submission and continuing review documentation to ensure timely submission to VA Research Administration for current R&D approvals.  This will include the preparation and submission of other documentation to VA R&D subcommittees and other compliance-related reviews (i.e., IRB, IRC, RIS, IACUC).  Plan and participate in contract administration meetings as request.  Review and keep up-to-date on agency guidelines such as VA, NIH, Marine Corps, Army, and DoD.  Assist PI in complying with all administrative responsibilities.  Interpret grant and contract requirements and funding agency guidelines.  Responsible for the financial stewardship of project funds.  This includes adhering to appropriate agency and VMRF guidelines for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of expenditures as well as oversight of project's budgetary parameters.  Notify PI of progress report submission deadlines.  Review PI progress reports for formatting, content, spelling, and grammar and coordinate to correct any errors.  Coordinate with VMRF Contracts & Grants Department (C&G)  to deliver project reports.  VMRF will review and submit all project reporting as required by the funding agency and ensure accurate and timely completion.  Attend VMRF C&G weekly and other scheduled meetings.  Assist with other administrative duties as required (procurement, travel, scheduling, etc.).  May perform additional duties as required.
Position Classification:

Full-time (40 hours/week)

FLSA Status

Exempt

Relevant Work Experience: At least two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education:

Bachelor's degree (BA?BS) from an accredited four-year college or university.

Salary Range:

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. 

Benefits: Go to: http://www.vmrf.org/careeres/vmrf-benefits.pdf
Moving Relocation Expenses: No
Send resume to: To apply for this position, please use the following link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VETERANS_MEDICAL_RESEARCH_FOUN&cws=1&rid=349
Date posted: November 7, 2011
Date closed: Until filled.
Comments:

AA/EOE.  VMRF participates in E-Verify.  Please, no phone calls.

   
Loma Linda, CA - Executive Director(FT)

Position Opening:

Executive Director

Employer:

Loma Linda Veterans Association for Research and Education

Location:

710 Brookside Ave. Suite #2, Redlands, CA. 92373

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The Loma Linda Veterans Association for Research and Education (LLVARE) is seeking an Executive Director who can provide leadership, direction and administration of all aspects of this VA affiliated research foundation. LLVARE has been affiliated with the Jerry L. Pettis VAMC since it was founded in 1988. Successful applicants will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a research administrator or a not-for-profit foundation executive director with a primary mission related to clinical research or health. Incumbent is expected to be familiar with Federally regulated, including FDA, and Industry-Sponsored research, including relevant federal regulations guiding such research (e.g., Common Rule) The Executive Director of LLVARE will play a crucial role in developing long term strategic plans for the foundation’s management and growth.  
Position Classification:

Full-time (40 hours/week)

FLSA Status

Exempt

Relevant Work Experience: Experience working in an academic research setting, non-profit research environment, grants management or serving on a Board of Directors of a non-profit research organization would be an asset.
Education:

A graduate degree in a clinical/research field, business management or related field is required along with 3-5+ years of experience in a reasonably comparable environment. Certification in Research Administration would be an asset.

Salary Range:

Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Benefits: Eligible for all Foundation benefits which include health, dental, vision, 403(b), annual leave and sick leave, etc.
Moving Relocation Expenses:

None

Send resume to:

Ronald P. Reed – Interim Executive Director 

PO Box 1280

Redlands, CA.

(909) 583-6250

 

E-mail Ronald.Reed@va.gov

Date posted: March 21, 2011
Date closed: Open till filled
Comments:

 

Minneapolis, MN - Senior Accountant (FT)

Position Opening:

Senior Accountant

Employer:

Minnesota Veterans Medical Research and Education Foundation

Location:

Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The Sr. Accountant's job responsibilities include preparation of all financial and business transactions; applying accounting principles that includes work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature; and requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice. Utilizes knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology of accountancy, especially non-profit accounting.
Position Classification:

Full-time (40 hours)

FLSA Status

Professional (exempt level), Regular, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Relevant Work Experience: 5-8 years non-profit finance work experience preferred.
Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Salary Range:

DOQ

Benefits: Eligible, for all Foundation benefits, which include health, dental, vision, 403(b), annual leave and sick leave, etc.
Moving Relocation Expenses:

DOQ

Send resume to:

ctenquist@mnvets.org

Date posted: 9-26-2011
Date closed: 9-30-2011
Comments:

 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

 

Dallas, TX - Research Nurse Coordinator (PT)

Position Opening:

Research Nurse Coordinator

Employer:

Dallas VA Research Corporation

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Position Description:

The Research Nurse Coordinator (RNC) will be responsible for monitoring clinical activities in the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS).  The CRU provides dedicated clinical research space for investigators, their staff and patients.  The RNC will initiate and conduct clinical trials using good clinical practice under the supervision of multiple Principal Investigators and serve as a resource to other coordinators.  The RNC will interact with patients for research related patient care and will place the highest priority on the safety and comfort of patients and their families.  The RNC's primary responsibility is the protection of human subjects while carrying forward the research goals of a project.

Position Classification:

Part Time (20-25 hours)

FLSA Status

Exempt

Relevant Work Experience:

3-5 years

Education:

RN

Salary Range:

DOE

Benefits:

 

Moving Relocation Expenses:

None

Send resume to:

MeshondaD.Womble@va.gov

Date posted:

September 2, 2010

Date closed:

September 25, 2010

Comments:

We will also consider individuals with research experience who are pursuing an RN degree.

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