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We are seeking a **_Sponsored Projects Specialist_** (SPS) who will be the first point of contact for review of proposals, awards, and subawards, and expedites processing through established departmental workflows.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

+ Ensure all proposal and agreement-related documentation is complete, correct indirect costs (IDC) and facilities and administrative (F&A) rates are applied, and that proposals are submitted via COEUS, the university’s system for sponsored projects management.

+ Verify compliance with all required processes and ensure that files are complete and properly assembled for review.

+ Assess and determine based on a complex matrix of policy and regulation to proceed or to obtain additional review or approval.

+ Ensure that required negotiation and agreement tracking information for contract proposals, non-disclosures, collaborations, and materials agreements is accurately maintained in COEUS and MyRAP (the JHU ORA’s systems for sponsored proposal processing and research agreement negotiation) and update the database as needed.

+ Determine schedules to meet review and submission deadlines.

+ Apply knowledge of federal regulations and policy on research compliance, e.g., human subjects, animal use, stem cell use.

+ Understand processes regarding conflict of interest and compliance that impact proposal submission, contract signoff, and problem resolution.

+ Compose transmittal correspondence to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administrative staff, sponsors) regarding the status of negotiations and/or signature process.

+ Respond to routine questions regarding rules and regulations governing sponsored projects.

+ Meet benchmarks, timelines, and goals to expedite the processing of grants and contracts.

+ Participate in continuing education to remain current on changes in procedures, regulations, technology, etc.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ High school diploma or graduation equivalent.

+ Five years of related administrative experience.

+ Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

+ Grant Database Management - Awareness

+ Grant Deadline Adherence - Awareness

+ Oral and Written Communications - Awareness

+ Proposal File Organization - Awareness

+ Proposal and Subaward Management - Awareness

+ Regulatory Compliance - Awareness

+ Research Administration Systems - Awareness

_The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._

Classified Title: Sponsored Projects Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF

Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F/8:30 am - 5 pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department name: SOM Admin Res Clinical Research Contract

Personnel area: School of Medicine

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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