Grants Administrator III

This position is responsible for the preparation, submission,
and management of a portfolio of grant, contract, and fellowship
applications and awards from external funding sources, including
Federal, State, voluntary health agencies and foundations.

Who We Are

The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research
institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We
seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new
frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces diverse
perspectives and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and
a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing
of humanity through groundbreaking research.

Founded by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective
polio vaccine, the Institute is an independent, nonprofit research
organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate
by nature, and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salk’s
vibrant community comprises a diverse and talented group of
individuals, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission
forward. From visionary leaders to dedicated administrators and brilliant faculty members, the Institute is united by a
shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Manages all aspects of a portfolio of complex grant, contract,
  sub-award and fellowship applications and awards, including
  pre-award, submission, and post-award compliance and
  reporting.
• Works with faculty and staff on the preparation of
  administrative portions of progress reports and other
  administrative requests.
• Collaborates with Research Accounting for post-award financial
  management and works with various administrative departments and
  Committees to assure proper stewardship of grant funds.
• Coordinates and prepares funding agency research proposals.
  Serves in key role with department members, faculty, and staff in
  assessing application objectives and planning.
• Prepares and submits grants, contract, sub-award and fellowship
  applications and awards and stewards the administrative proposal
  process.
• At the discretion and under the supervision of the Director of
  Grants Administration, may be delegated signing authority for
  proposals on a case-by-case basis.
• Under the supervision of the Director of Grants Administration,
  leads departmental and Institute-wide policies and procedures to
  maintain compliance with funding agency regulations.
• Mentors other Grants Administrators and provides secondary
  review of proposals and other actions under the supervision of the
  Director of Grants Administration.
• Projects a strong service support role in meeting internal and
  external customer needs. Effectively communicates orally, in
  writing and electronically.
• Stays abreast of potential sources of funding, deadlines, and
  application guidelines to ensure institutional compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

What we Require

• Minimum five years non-profit grants management experience in
  proposal development, grant financial management or grant-related
  process improvement, or equivalent combination of post bachelor’s
  education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent
  years of experience required.
• Knowledge and experience with grant and contract policies,
  program reviewer guidelines, and extramural funding requirements.
  Proven ability to analyze and interpret which policies and
  procedures apply to a given situation; proven ability to perform
  internal review of procedures to ensure compliance with the Office
  of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative
  Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
  Awards2 CFR 200 (commonly called “Uniform Guidance),
  required.
• Experience projecting salary, benefit, and indirect costs, with
  knowledge of payroll and personnel regulations, required.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations preferred:
  • Certified Research Administrator Certification
• Computer skills required:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, FileMakerPro, e-mail
    programs.
  • Familiarity with on-line proposal submission systems (e.g.,
    Grants.gov, NSF FastLane, CDMRP eReceipt System,
    proposalCENTRAL).

What We Can Offer

The expected pay range for this position is
$85,000-$125,000 per annum. Salk Institute provides pay
ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute
reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a
selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but
not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the
qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget
availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external
market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision,
retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy
services, and transit/parking program.

Salk Values

The Salk Community, both scientists and administrators, worked
together to define values that we believe support Salk’s pursuit of
excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires
not only incredible discoveries, but a common understanding of how
we should work together to enable those discoveries.

The acronym “I CARE” provides a simple way to remember each
of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we
do each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to
opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment
and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to
encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and
prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and
discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all
qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or
perceived race, color, religion, religious creed (including
religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry,
citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition
(including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic
information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran
and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam
era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any
other status protected by state or federal law.