Associate Research & Grant Administrator

Serve as program lead for foundational award programs and ensure efficient functioning.

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Overview

Serve as program lead for foundational award programs and ensure efficient functioning.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven project management capability, including the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and successfully complete multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with databases and information systems.
  • Sophisticated skills in standard office and productivity software.
  • Proven experience in volunteer coordination and management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare, Statistics, Science, or related area of study preferred.
  • Knowledge of various research programs (NIH, NHLBI, American Heart Association).
  • Experience with grant management systems (ProposalCENTRAL or similar).

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with project management in a research environment? The interviewer wants to assess your ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Discuss specific examples of projects you've handled, emphasizing planning and execution.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing volunteer reviewers? This question evaluates your organizational and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure compliance in research program operations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Could you provide an example of how you handled a conflict of interest in volunteer management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss your experience with databases in relation to research administration. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you build strong relationships with volunteer reviewers? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does effective communication play in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in project management and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: heart.org