Contracts Administrator - Nongovt Clinical Research Contracts
Atrium Health Floyd
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Relocation Opportunities
- Nongovernment clinical research agreements/contracts
- Industry negotiations
- Redlining contracts
- Administrative tasks
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One (1) year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
- Pre-award, post-award or contracting skills preferred.
- Medical terminology, knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes preferred.
- Minimum of 1-year Business Office experience in a healthcare environment or Research Office experience preferred.
- Minimum of 1-year related coding/reimbursement experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field of study.
- Two (2) years of experience in grant accounting, research administration, grant/contract application and review/negotiation and/or paralegal experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field of study.
- Three (3) years of experience in grant accounting, research administration, grant/contract application, review/negotiation, and/or paralegal experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Masterâs degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field of study.
- Five (5) years of experience in grant accounting, research administration, grant/contract application, review/negotiation, and/or paralegal experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Masterâs degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) as granted by the Research Administrators Certification Council preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of institutional cost policies and multiple funding agency guidelines including federal, state, private foundations, and associations and the application of these policies to budgets for the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle is required. Demonstrates understanding of all systems and applications utilized for storage and retrieval of data.
- Understands the negotiation, documentation, and financial grants management process related to each stage of the grant and/or contract life cycle.
- Reviews financial information to ensure budgets and terms agree with grant or contract documentation and compliance with institution and granting agency requirements to provide assistance to stakeholders involved in the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle. Consults with supervisor as appropriate.
- Reviews financial information to ensure compliance with institution and granting agency requirements to provide assistance to stakeholders involved in the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle.
- Develops understanding of appropriateness of consultation with institutional management and/or Legal Department related to contract language, financial, and post-execution monitoring of agreements.
- Provides support and guidance to stakeholders for grants and/or contracts entered into by the institution. Demonstrates a basic understanding of concepts and principles of contracts and grants, with a strong desire and motivation to gain additional knowledge and expertise.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding to fulfill reporting requirements of grants and/or contracts awarded. Demonstrates strong communication skills with a desire to improve skills to provide good customer care.
- Represents and promotes the institutionâs research activities at meetings.
- Records, reports, reviews, and reconciles grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements and policies. Develops understanding of all systems and applications utilized for storage and retrieval of data.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with stakeholders and provides needed support during the grants and/or contracts life cycle.
- Assists and supports the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the administration of grants and/or contracts.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and internal/external customer service skills, required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with computerized databases (e.g., Microsoft Excel), word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).
- Demonstrates ability to work independently.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines