Departmental Contracts and Grants Coordinator

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles and proud recipient of Time Magazine's College of the Year 2000. USC offers competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package. USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Institute for Genetic Medicine/ Department of Biochemistry, is seeking a Departmental Contracts and Grants Coordinator to join its team and provide administrative support to faculty members in the Institute for Genetic Medicine. Responsibilities include preparation of grant proposals, progress reports and final reports, creation and maintenance of a contracts and grants filing and tracking system. Providing assistance with IRB, IACUC and Biosafety protocols. Must have excellent computer skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Access, Filemaker Pro, Eudora, and Netscape Navigator.Job Accountabilities:• Prepares grant proposals, progress reports, and final reports. Assists with IRB, IACUC, Biosafety protocol submission.• Administrative support to faculty members in the Institute for Genetic Medicine.• Advises on specific agency requirements and guidelines to assist faculty and their staff in the preparation and submission of proposals.• Reviews and submits to the Department of Contracts and Grants for approval proposals for research, training and public service projects.• Coordinates administration of unusually complex projects such as national research centers and facilitates subcontract or consulting arrangements.• Assists with the resolution of pre and post-award administrative problems related to sponsored projects• Creates and maintains contracts and grants filing and tracking system.• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Minimum Qualifications:Related Undergraduate Study with two (2) years of Contracts and Grants Administration experience or administrative support experience.Combined experience/education may substitute for minimum education/experience.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years of experience.The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. To apply for this position, please click on the Apply Now button below. AA/EOE