Overview

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　　Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

　　We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

　　U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

　　St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

　　Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .

　　For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

　　Responsibilities

　　Reporting to the Executive Director Research Administration, the Grant Operations Manager, Office of Awards, will lead administration of extramural grant awards from application preparation, submission, award, performance and close-out (the grant award life cycle). This role works closely with the Revenue & Fund Operations Manager, Office of Awards to partner in developing post-award management policies and workflows, thus assuring a high quality, effective, efficient and compliant support platform for the Dignity Health Arizona Research Enterprise (DHARE).

　　This position is responsible for fostering productive relationships with faculty, investigators, department chairs and departmental research program managers, DH institutional leadership, peer institutions, awarding agency sponsors and other stakeholders. This position also initiates strategies and tools to improve service excellence and processes to identify grant opportunities, develop and submit grant proposals, and ensure compliance with post-award obligations. Additional responsibilities include administering time and effort obligations, developing policies and work instructions and all other administrative transactions required to lead grant management functions within the DHARE Office of Awards.

　　The incumbent uses advanced research administration concepts to independently manage a diverse scope of transactions, including highly complex issues and regulations ensuring that the needs of Principal Investigators, Program Directors and administrative staff are met, in the context of institutional compliance. Must have significant knowledge, understanding and experience in the grant application and award process within a large academic institution including awareness of differences in funding source entities (federal, private, etc.) and related regulatory compliance obligations required at the institutional level to develop and lead the Office of Award Management.

　　We offer the following benefits:

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

　　Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

　　Adoption Assistance

　　Paid Time Off (PTO)

　　Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

　　Pension Plan

　　Matching Retirement Programs

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　　Qualifications

　　Experience

　　7 years of work experience or combination of education and experience required.

　　10 years of work experience or combination of education and experience preferred.

　　Education

　　Bachelor's degree Advanced degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

　　Licensure

　　CITI Training Certificate or completion within 3 months required

　　Certified Research Administrator preferred

　　Experience with the administration of federal, state and private foundation grant awards.

　　Exceptional project planning, management and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects to completion.

　　Strong quantitative, analytic and problem solving skills to evaluate all aspects of the situation and make appropriate and timely decisions.

　　Ability to work closely and effectively with diverse teams, including faculty, administrators, sponsors, policy makers, and the private sector in a wide range of disciplines.

　　High-level of comfort working in Google & Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Lawson Accounting software, and a grants management software system.

　　Experience addressing complex business process issues and using a systematic approach to develop and implement solutions.

　　Working knowledge of NIH, state and other federal sponsor grants policy requirements, current and emerging research administration issues and trends.

　　Experience with Federal A-133 Audits and implementation of compliant systems to ensure adherence to Federal OMB Circular requirements.

　　Pay Range

　　$46.96 - $68.10 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.