Grants & Projects Coordinator at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Contract type: Full time
Grants & Projects Coordinator Department: Arthritis & Clinical Immuno Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Position Overview And Responsibilities
The Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Grants and Projects Coordinator (Project Coordinator I) to provide comprehensive support to multiple senior scientists (Principal Investigators [PIs]). This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth research operations by assisting with administrative, organizational, and research support tasks. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, able to multi-task, with strong communication skills and a helpful, positive attitude. This position will also be involved in grant and manuscript preparation and submission.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Reviewing and submitting grant applications to multiple funding agencies, ensuring compliance with OMRF policies, state, and federal regulations, and with the policies, procedures, and requirements of funding agencies.
Participating in the review and submission of grant reports to the sponsor during the life of the grant award.
Reviewing spending, assembling budgets and forecasting support.
Assisting with the preparation of grant budgets and maintaining budgetary records.
Organizing and maintaining records of grant effort distribution and monthly accounting reports.
Monitoring grant reporting, renewals, membership, abstract, and meeting deadlines; notifying PIs well in advance.
Monitoring costs and expenditures on grant accounts to ensure compliance with applicable. requirements, regulations and terms and conditions of awards and/or OMB Uniform Guidance.
Updating and maintaining CVs, biosketches, bibliographies, and publication collections.
Monitoring compliance with Public Access requirements for publications.
Drafting and editing letters, regulatory documents (e.g., IRB or IACUC applications), and other materials.
Providing administrative and organizational support to multiple PIs within the program.
Managing PI calendars, arranging meetings and interfacing with recruits.
Coordinating travel arrangements, reimbursements, and office supply purchases.
Planning and arranging guest speaker visits, meetings, seminars, and symposia.
Meeting regularly with PIs to review workloads, deadlines, and provide updates on task completion.
Editing scientific documents for grammar, flow, clarity, and compliance with grant submission requirements.
Performing general office tasks including filing, copying, and handling mail as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field AND Two (2) years of administrative/financial support-related experience OR High School Diploma (or GED) AND Four (4) years of administrative/financial support-related experience.
Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.
Proficiency in using computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
High attention to detail, dependability, and willingness to learn.
The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently, and demonstrate professionalism with diverse personalities and cultures are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to NIH grants, or a background in finance/business (finance or business degree preferred), to support grant and budgetary administration.
Prior experience supporting research, grants, or scientific administration.
College degree and/or previous experience as an administrative support position in a biomedical research or university setting.
Familiarity with academic or research environments.
Demonstrated interest in gaining new skills in research administration through on-the-job mentoring and online learning.
Work Hours
Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
OMRF Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nations oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, . . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.
OMRF Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite cafÃ, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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START YOUR APPLICATION
Position Overview And Responsibilities
The Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Grants and Projects Coordinator (Project Coordinator I) to provide comprehensive support to multiple senior scientists (Principal Investigators [PIs]). This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth research operations by assisting with administrative, organizational, and research support tasks. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, able to multi-task, with strong communication skills and a helpful, positive attitude. This position will also be involved in grant and manuscript preparation and submission.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Reviewing and submitting grant applications to multiple funding agencies, ensuring compliance with OMRF policies, state, and federal regulations, and with the policies, procedures, and requirements of funding agencies.
Participating in the review and submission of grant reports to the sponsor during the life of the grant award.
Reviewing spending, assembling budgets and forecasting support.
Assisting with the preparation of grant budgets and maintaining budgetary records.
Organizing and maintaining records of grant effort distribution and monthly accounting reports.
Monitoring grant reporting, renewals, membership, abstract, and meeting deadlines; notifying PIs well in advance.
Monitoring costs and expenditures on grant accounts to ensure compliance with applicable. requirements, regulations and terms and conditions of awards and/or OMB Uniform Guidance.
Updating and maintaining CVs, biosketches, bibliographies, and publication collections.
Monitoring compliance with Public Access requirements for publications.
Drafting and editing letters, regulatory documents (e.g., IRB or IACUC applications), and other materials.
Providing administrative and organizational support to multiple PIs within the program.
Managing PI calendars, arranging meetings and interfacing with recruits.
Coordinating travel arrangements, reimbursements, and office supply purchases.
Planning and arranging guest speaker visits, meetings, seminars, and symposia.
Meeting regularly with PIs to review workloads, deadlines, and provide updates on task completion.
Editing scientific documents for grammar, flow, clarity, and compliance with grant submission requirements.
Performing general office tasks including filing, copying, and handling mail as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field AND Two (2) years of administrative/financial support-related experience OR High School Diploma (or GED) AND Four (4) years of administrative/financial support-related experience.
Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working as part of a supportive, collaborative team.
Proficiency in using computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
High attention to detail, dependability, and willingness to learn.
The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently, and demonstrate professionalism with diverse personalities and cultures are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to NIH grants, or a background in finance/business (finance or business degree preferred), to support grant and budgetary administration.
Prior experience supporting research, grants, or scientific administration.
College degree and/or previous experience as an administrative support position in a biomedical research or university setting.
Familiarity with academic or research environments.
Demonstrated interest in gaining new skills in research administration through on-the-job mentoring and online learning.
Work Hours
Typically, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM.
OMRF Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nations oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, . . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.
OMRF Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite cafÃ, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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