Summary

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced Research Administration Associate to contribute to the day-to-day research administration activities of the Center’s robust research portfolio. The Center currently has nine faculty who are conducting funded research. This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 days remote / 2 days onsite) within the Greater Houston, TX area after an initial training period.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

Current BCM employees who are eligible to transfer are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

Pre-Award Activities

• Assist faculty in identifying funding opportunities and ensuring eligibility for grant submissions.
• Workwith investigators to develop grant submissions for new, continuing and competing applications to include grant proposal preparation, budget preparation, subcontract packages, completion of required forms, as well as other administrative aspects of the proposal process.
• Serve as primary point of contact with Office of Sponsored Programs and other internal departments to submit applications and answer questions.
• Submit and monitor applications through the grant life cycle to include interpreting requirements and making recommendations to supported faculty.
• Trackand reportCenter grant activity.

Post-Award Activities

• Workwith faculty to complete JIT requests and other prior approval requests.
• Manage setup and payment of contractors, advisory panel members, and vendors including the execution of vendor contracts and independent contractor agreements.
• Updateresearch faculty and staff effort using BCM’s professional effort tracking software.

Other Responsibilities

• Overseeorganization and maintenance of departmental files relating to external funding.
• Representdepartment in a professional and appropriate manner within institution, as well as externally.
• Ensurecompliance with all BCM policies and practices; local, state, federal, agency and sponsor rules, regulations and requirements regarding grant and/or contract administration.
• Assistfaculty in the preparation of Other Support pages.
• Identifyareas for improvement in the Center’s research mission including using new technologies and process improvement.
• OverseeCenter's summer research internship programs and research student visitor requests.
• Assistwith any departmental needs as required, to include special projects, financial and research reports.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana, Power BI or BRAIN
• Pre or post award grant management experience with federal awards
• Ability to display a professional, positive attitude and build trust with faculty and staff
• Highly detail oriented with strong organizational skills