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Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney Jobs in San Bernardino, CA at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for a Grant Administrator, DISC Office – Pre-Award in the Office of Research Administration. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful university campus with lots of perks including free parking and access to a top-of-the-line athletic facility, look no further! At Brandeis we offer competitive benefits and a compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurance. If you hope to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition benefits for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.
The Grant Administrator, DISC Pre-Award supports departmental and institutional efforts in securing external funding for research, training, and creative activities. Rooted in an understanding of federal regulations governing sponsored projects, other sponsor requirements, and institutional compliance requirements, the Grant Administrator serves as a primary liaison between principal investigators (PIs) and the institutional Pre-Award Services team. Under minimal oversight, they provide expert guidance and act as a trusted advisor to PIs throughout the proposal development process, ensuring all submissions comply with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies. This position also collaborates closely with other key institutional offices including the Pre-Award Services Team, the DISC Post-Award Team, and Faculty Affairs to maintain the office’s reputation for providing exceptional partnership to our research community in grants management and to promote Brandeis University’s core mission as a research institution.
Responsibilities:
Pre-Award Proposal Development
Supports a portfolio of sponsored projects proposals and ensures a high-quality product is delivered to the Pre-Award Services team for review and submission, including assisting in the development, preparation, finalization, and submission of the proposals.
Obtains and reviews sponsor guidelines for all proposals; advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions. Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness. Reviews proposals for consistency with sponsor guidelines on format, compliance with the FOA, font size and page limits, narrative, etc.
Works closely with the PI to develop budgets and budget justification, ensuring accuracy. Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor requirements; monitors for compliance with agency and University guidelines; verifies all financial information, including institutional salaries, fringe, indirect rates, etc. for the project.
Ensures all applications meet sponsor and institutional guidelines and deadlines, including management of the Just-In-Time process.
Confers with PI and pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-awards documents for proposals.
Monitors and facilitates the proposal routing process in compliance with university procedures.
Program Support
Continues to develop in-depth and expansive knowledge of external sponsor regulations and requirements and stays fully abreast of all proposed changes in federal and state regulations and laws affecting sponsored programs, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations and state and institutional policies and reporting requirements to ensure continued compliance.
May contribute to the development of institutional policies and operational/administrative procedures in relevant areas, and may provide guidance regarding the interpretation of regulations, laws, and policies to the research community.
Builds effective relationships with key Brandeis stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
Supports the team by sharing knowledge on the grant administration process, internal procedures, and best practices.
All other duties, as assigned.
Education & Work Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree preferred (MA/MS/JD/MBA/PhD).
1-3+ years work-related experience.
Additional Requirements:
Experience in a university setting, and familiarity with the research administration function, including sponsored projects administration and policy or a related field involving regulatory work and application preparation (i.e. banking, science, etc.).
Understanding of Federal funding agencies and regulatory bodies, and experience in developing approaches to emerging administrative and compliance requirements.
Ability to manage ambiguity and be able to juggle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive demands in a rapidly changing organization and environment.
A collaborative and inclusive professional style, ability to build strategic relationships with staff at all levels, excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, listening), ability to make strategic connections, and utmost respect for discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability and inclination to anticipate future opportunities and consequences.
Resonance with the mission and goals of the Office’s priorities.
Legal, regulatory, scientific, or social science background helpful.
Familiarity with research administration and compliance concepts and business processes as well as knowledge of a university setting, including academic and central administrative functions.
Expected to be a part of diverse teams, requiring a high degree of collaboration and inspiring confidence with team members.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
Title: Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
Company: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Location: San Bernardino, CA
