Cedars-Sinai - Beverly Hills, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Grant & Contract Officer (GCO) plays a crucial role within the centralized Office of Research Administration (ORA) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This position is primarily responsible for the accurate and comprehensive post-award administration of research awards and clinical trials assigned to specific departments. The GCO works collaboratively as part of a team under the guidance of management, ensuring that Principal Investigators (PIs) and their staff receive the necessary support for financial post-award management of research projects. This includes providing timely and helpful assistance, interpreting funding agency regulations, and ensuring that PIs are aware of their responsibilities and sponsor requirements. In this role, the GCO utilizes their professional skills in financial compliance and reporting to ensure responsible administration of externally sponsored awards, philanthropic support, and clinical research funded by pharmaceutical companies. The GCO is expected to be well-versed in institutional and departmental policies and procedures, guiding PIs and staff on Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) and sponsor policies as they relate to research administration. Additionally, the GCO conducts in-service training seminars for PIs and staff, serves as a key information resource for the department and research community, and participates in career development training and departmental performance improvement processes. The GCO operates under the general supervision of the Manager of Post Award Reporting & Compliance, overseeing and managing an assigned portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing and submitting invoices and financial reports, reviewing transactions and expenditures, and ensuring compliance with agency requirements. The GCO conducts thorough reviews and analyses of award terms and conditions, providing guidance to PIs on administrative and fiscal compliance. They also monitor changes in funding agency policies, identify financial issues impacting reimbursement, and communicate financial information to Cedars-Sinai's research community and external funding agencies. The GCO is responsible for maintaining timely execution of portfolio management activities, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and demonstrating flexibility and initiative to support organizational changes.
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