Senior Grants Analyst

Senior Grants Analyst


Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.

CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Department Chair and Vice Chair for Research, the Senior Grant Analyst will be responsible for coordinating and implementing a variety of funded research projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in grant writing and coordinating research activities, including preparing Institutional Review Board protocols and developing research-related materials. Additionally, the incumbent will identify, develop, and facilitate new strategic project opportunities for the Department of Family Medicine. This includes researching, drafting, and submitting grant proposals. The candidate must be a skilled facilitator, capable of articulating institutional objectives to funders. The Senior Grant Analyst will perform a variety of duties to support the publication of research work, as well as the preparation and writing of highly competitive grant applications for federal and state funding agencies, non-profit organizations, and private entities. The incumbent will participate in writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting grant proposals, supporting and managing multiple projects with various deadlines. The Grant Analyst will operate with a high degree of autonomy, independently determining how to carry out assignments, making independent judgments regarding whether topics require additional consultation and with whom, and undertaking appropriate actions accordingly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate skill in communicating professionally and effectively with all levels of staff to respond to needs, determine priorities, and manage expectations.
• Identify and research funding opportunities that align with the organization's goals and mission.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals, including conducting thorough needs assessments, program planning, and budgeting.
• Meet all deadlines and criteria for grant submissions, ensuring all necessary documents and information are provided.
• Work closely with program staff and other departments to gather information, ensure program alignment, and obtain approval for grant proposals.
• Maintain accurate records of all grants, including deadlines, submissions, and awards.
• Monitor and report on the progress of funded programs to ensure that objectives are met, and grant requirements are fulfilled.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including funders, program staff, and other departments.
• Stay abreast of trends and changes in the grant-making industry, including federal, state, and local government grants, corporate grants, and foundation grants.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to achieve deliverable of funded grant and research projects;
• Develop data collection tools or systems and collect project data through interviews, chart review or other methods.
• Interface with investigators and other faculty/staff for coordination of activities.
• Maintain a schedule of program data collection and reporting.
• Develop and implement protocols/operation manuals.
• Work with IRB and drafts IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.
• Interface with investigators to obtain content needed for program development and grant writing.
• Maintain a boilerplate/template library of language to be used in grant proposal writing.
• Work with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to efficiently upload grant and reports to corresponding online portals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited university required.
• PhD preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in grant writing and grant management in a nonprofit or government agency setting.
• Experience in higher education, accreditation and healthcare agencies.
• Proven working experience in grant, project and database management.
• Proven experience in grantsmanship or scientific writing.
• Experience with software technology; strong technical aptitude in working with project management applications.
• Proven working experience in grant, project and database management.
• Experience with program evaluation and/or survey-based research approaches.
• Mental or behavioral health experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Exceptional written communication skills: ability to write effective correspondence, funding proposals, creative solicitation materials, and generate grant and gift reporting.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proven track record of successful grant applications.
• Ability to manage input from different sources for grant content
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to use various computer programs to create systems tailored towards the needs of the family medicine department. High energy, self-motivated team player
• Initiative to seek alternative approaches and solutions
• Proficient and adept with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Sharepoint, and Access)
• Proficient and adept with collaboration software including Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to conduct literature searches
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments with the guidance of the PI
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and university regulations
• Demonstrated skill in generating clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive text on tight timeframes
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments with the guidance of the PI

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally required to work in confined space.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Special Requirements:

• As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU COVID-19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID-19 webpage. Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website https://www.cdrewu.edu/covid-policy/ or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

Compensation:

• $70,000 - $85,000 annually

Position Status:

• Full Time

Work Location:

• On-site

Conditional Statement: The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional”. Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon funding limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant or contract. The duration of grant for this position is through June 30, 2025.

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.


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