As we have done since our founding, we strive for one thing at Suffolk:
give our students and our employees the tools they need in order to be
successful, smart, and satisfied at whatever they choose to do. Our
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is seeking a SENIOR GRANT
ADMINISTRATOR to coordinate our IRB function as well as work on the Pre
and Post Grant award process. This position is uniquely suited to
someone with a background in either the grant awarding or the IRB
function looking to broaden their experience.
PRIMARY/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the IRB function which includes maintenance and use of
the IRBNet. Working with staff, faculty and students, provide
training and orientation.
- Interpret and apply federal and state laws, regulations,
institutional policies and guidelines to protect human subjects and
ensure institutional compliance. Screen and triage all new, renewal
and modification to human subject research applications.
Independently determine level of review required. Manage and
maintain all IRB correspondence related to applications, reviews,
meetings and external sponsor and governmental requests
- Provide Pre and Post Award Grant service to the Suffolk University
community. Assist P.I’s with applications and review and manage the
associated budgeting and financial reports associated with Grants
and Contracts.
- Work closely with Staff, Faculty and Students to ensure successful
completion of grants. This may include negotiation of contracts,
maintenance of documentation and reviewing of cost transfers
and expenditures.
- Increase and promote institutional knowledge related to the IRB and
research grants and contracts administration and management;
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years professional
experience in IRB administrative capacity or sponsored programs
management role in an academic or equivalent setting. Advanced
degree preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of all relevant OHRP rules
and regulations related to human subject research.
- Must be committed to providing the highest level of customer service
and responsiveness to the research community specifically, and the
university as a whole. Abilty to work both as an individual
contributor and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience with pre- and post- award research
management with a wide variety of funding mechanisms including
grants, contract, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements
- Must have the ability to understand, interpret and apply university
policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations as
mandated by OHRP and applicable sponsors to IRB protocols, grants,
contract, cooperative agreements, sub-awards and subcontracts
- Advanced computer skills and familiarity MS Office (Word, Excel and
Outlook), as well as with electronic sponsored programs service
systems (e.g., NSF Fastlane, Grants.gov, and NIH Commons).
Familiarity with IRBNet preferred.
SUFFOLK AT A GLANCE
Suffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located
in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common.
We are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State
House, Faneuil Hall, and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real
boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together.
Since 1906, Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional
learning experience. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic
institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship,
innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We
will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern
society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula,
experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through
increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will
recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who
are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in
the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community
that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and
cooperation.
Suffolk University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse community. We are actively seeking applicants from groups that
might be under-represented because of race/color, gender, religion, real
or perceived disability, national origin or LBGTQ status.