Beacon Health System · 1 month ago
Grants and Research Specialist
Elkhart, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBeacon Health System is dedicated to delivering outstanding care and inspiring health. The Grants and Research Specialist provides strategic support for grant-funded projects and research initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Leads And Coordinates Assigned And/or Identified Projects And Programs To Achieve Strategic Alignment With Divisional And Overall, Beacon Goals To Grow Volume, Value And Revenue Through Development Of Business Plans And Opportunities By
Identifying, conceiving and driving project and resource priorities that align with corporate goals and strategies and grant opportunities. Developing and executing plans to improve existing performance and meet funder expectations
Executing project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with executive leadership and stakeholders
Reviewing projects and grant opportunities to ensure compliance with federal regulations, departmental guidelines, or funding requirements
Performing research to collect, analyze and present substantive information for departmental projects, grant proposals, and program evaluation and outcomes
Developing, evaluating and implementing policies or procedures to ensure implementation and completion of projects
Acting as a liaison between departments, sites and/or agencies to facilitate workflow
Leading and executing multiple projects simultaneously
Prospectively identify and escalate potential issues, barriers/risks or obstacles and either achieve resolution or plans of contingencies
Promoting leadership through collaboration, cooperation and communication across functions and partners. Resolving conflicts by demonstrating leadership and appropriate decision-making competencies
Demonstrating project control internally through measurement, assessment, planning and reporting of key outcome measures (metrics)
Forecasting project and grant activity and tracking finances with regards to the annual budget
Plans, manages, and administers grant-funded and strategic initiatives, data analysis, and operational activities in alignment with organizational goals and objectives by: Supporting data strategy and analysis for grant-funded projects, analyzing data from Beacon’s electronic health record for health equity, providing health-related data as appropriately requested to external organizations, provide data for grant applications, and Consolidating data from public and private data sources to inform needs of the department
Collaborating with the Grant Manager and Director of Community Impact to ensure timely, accurate, and strategic data support for grant applications, reporting, and evaluation
Consolidating and interpreting data from public and private sources to inform grant priorities, program design, and departmental decision-making
Support and optimize grant management processes across the full lifecycle, including pre-award activities (research, funding identification, proposal development, stakeholder coordination, and data strategy) and post-award activities (award setup, compliance, reporting, and closeout). Utilize platforms such as Smartsheet to standardize workflows, monitor deliverables, and ensure transparency across internal and external teams
Facilitate continuous process improvement for grant-funded initiatives, applying strategic planning tools to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and sustainability
Providing appropriate systemic controls for assuring cost effective, quality outcomes/results with the BCI division by:
Supervising university students and interns as part of community-based learning projects
Compiling, analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information to evaluate program goals and grant-funded projects
Contributing to the development and implementation of administrative policies, procedures, and quality plans that support the full grant lifecycle
Supporting strategic planning for grant-funded initiatives by helping teams align program goals, timelines, and evaluation metrics with funding expectations, sustainability strategies, and organizational impact. This includes assisting with logic models, work plans, and performance frameworks that guide implementation and long-term success
Supporting clinical research processes that align with Beacon Health System’s strategies, ensuring integration with grant-funded initiatives where applicable
Utilizing REDCap and other data platforms to support accurate data collection, tracking, and reporting for grants and research
Reviewing issues and facilitating activities that may span organizational and departmental boundaries
Maintaining Beacon Health System standards for quality production
Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:
Maintaining current knowledge of processes, procedures, current developments in clinical and patient care areas and an awareness of governmental, economic, and legal factors
Visiting community sites to gain an understanding of various processes and projects related to specific assignments
Ensuring that all projects are effective in promoting Beacon's mission, vision, and values
Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed
Maintaining records, reports and files as required by policy, procedures and governments regulations
Monitoring new trends and development within the industry
Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout the fiscal year
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patients and self
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance
Complies with established organization and department policies
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required
Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
Leverage innovation everywhere
Cultivate human talent
Embrace performance improvement
Build greatness through accountability
Use information to improve and advance
Communicate clearly and continuously
Qualification
Required
The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a bachelor's or master's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or education and experience appropriate to project design
Requires 3 to 5 years of experience in grant management, program coordination, or public health administration, with demonstrated ability to support the grant lifecycle
Preferred
Experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making is preferred
Preferred candidates will have proficiency in Smartsheet, REDCap, and Microsoft Office Suite
Company
Beacon Health System
Beacon Health System is a Hospital & Health Care centre providing health care facilities
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.54MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2024-12-18Grant· $0.14M
2024-05-08Grant· $5.4M
Leadership Team
Kreg Gruber
Chief Executive Officer
Phil Newbold
CEO Emeritus
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