University of Colorado · 7 hours ago
Program Manager Extramural Research Development (Federal)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $84K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Program Manager for the Extramural Research Development Division. This role involves developing and implementing strategic funding growth plans, managing complex research proposals, and enhancing the federal research funding portfolio of the university.
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Responsibilities
Monitor new funding opportunities that are aligned with the campus research priorities and facilitate proactive pursuit of funding in these areas
Provide guidance on early pre-award process and identify and coordinate resources in support of research ideas (identification of aligned NIH Institutes/Centers (I/Cs), Program Officers, and study sections; site visit preparations; etc.)
In collaboration with the PI(s), organize team responsibilities, timeline of tasks and program requirements (e.g. team checklist and monitoring of tasks, timelines, etc.)
Organize and develop the non-scientific and/or administrative aspects of a grant (F&R, MPI plans, data sharing and management plans, biosketches, letters of support, etc.)
Identify and organize internal advisory boards (IAB) and prepare site/reverse site visits (mock review with IABs)
Ensure regular communication and scientific review with federal sponsor
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
4+ years of progressively responsible research development and program management experience within a university, public health, or healthcare setting
4+ years of experience working with federal sponsored funding - specifically, identifying agency missions, programs, policies, and funding opportunity announcements
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Preferred
Experience developing requirements, structure, and processes associated with extramural grants and contracts
Experience working with various federal award databases (NSF, DoD, Reporter, InfoEd etc) project management systems, and proposal submission platforms (InfoReady, Smartsheets etc.)
Strong project management skills
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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