Principle Research Administrator/Grants Writer

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Cancer Center Division

https://cancercenter.arizona.edu/

UAHS - Tucson

University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center headquartered in the State of Arizona.

The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is seeking a Principle Research Administrator/Grants Writer to provide support to cancer research trainees and oversee development of cancer-focused scientific training grant and fellowship applications, including NIH K, F, and T32 applications. UACC is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center headquartered in the state of Arizona. The successful candidate will report to the UACC’s Associate Director for Training and Education Coordination. We seek a dedicated professional with strong writing, organizational and people skills who is enthusiastic and is able to take initiative. Experience with cancer-focused grants is a plus.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Assist with the development of strategic goals and identify cancer research funding opportunities in the basic, prevention and clinical services.
• Monitor, Analyze, synthesize and report on relevant funding opportunities.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with funding announcements and guidelines.
• Communicate with staff at funding agencies, as needed, during the preparation of grant applications.
• Assist with the writing, editing, proof reading and electronic submission of grant applications. Support the development of budget section.
• Organize and manage grant submission timelines.
• Provide proposal development support. Work collaboratively with trainees and faculty who are involved in preparing grant applications.
• Deliver educational sessions and template to teach grant application skills and facilitate grant writing.
• Provide educational sessions and templates to teach grant application skills, and facilitate grant writing.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required; OR a Master's degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience required.
• Familiarity with federal funding mechanisms.
• Experience in writing, supporting, and coordinating the development of grant applications.

•Ph.D. in life sciences.•Demonstrated knowledge and expertise working in a clinical environment in a university setting and following university policies and procedures.•Experience in the instruction and education of inexperienced grant writers in the development of new grant applications.•Experience with NIH grant applications.

Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Fiscal

Research

Yes - Full Benefits

$68,801 - $99,380

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

11

PC4

Research Development

Research

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

1

Joann Sweasy - [email protected]

11/18/2020

Yes

Resume and Cover Letter

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.