Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTERBiweekly Hours: 80.00Shift: 8-4:30The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.Summary:Under the general direction of the Manager - Sponsored Programs, maintains and monitors a large and complex research portfolio with multi-site components with an average of 75 – 100 active projects providing the administrative/financial aspects of these grants, contracts, and clinical trials awarded to The MetroHealth System or Case Western Reserve University that will be conducted on the MetroHealth campus, and are funded by federal/state/private organizations/industry. Oversees all fiscal operations for assigned departments (including financial reporting, analyses, and processes/procedures) while adhering to the policies and procedures of The MetroHealth System. Develops grant budgets, and monitors revenue/expenditures and overall budget performance. Assists and advises faculty/staff to ensure that grant applications are complete/accurate prior to submission, following fiscally sound practices, and adhering to federal research compliance guidelines/policies. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.Qualifications:Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or another related field, and 5 years of experience in an Accounting and/or Finance role(s), preferably in a research, educational, or healthcare setting.
Progressive experience directly related to grant administration and/or the management of clinical trials.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with personal computers, including spreadsheet and database applications.
Works well under pressure, and able to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and/or the demands of the role.
Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Preferred:
Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or another related field, and 7 years of grant management experience, with a focus on post-award management.
Certified Research Administrator certification.
Experience with developing budgets for and the fiscal management of industry clinical trials.
Experience with Lawson and/or PeopleSoft.Physical Requirements:
May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.