Job Description:

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer of BIRCH, the Director of Grants and Contracts for the Brown University Health Grants and Contracts Office ensures completion of and performs a variety of functions related to management, administrative and compliance aspects of research grants and sponsored project activities.

 

The Director serves as the principal signatory authority for external grants and contracts. Participates in development of hospital-wide research policies, procedures, educational curricula and communications for the Brown University Health research community to enhance knowledge of and compliance with federal, state and sponsor regulations; the Brown University Health Grants and Contracts Office covers and serves six separate institutions with separate unique entity identifiers (UEIs). Participates in establishment and achievement of goals for Office. Coordinates efforts with principal investigators, research finance personnel, hospital departments and external agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years progressively more responsible related experience, preferably gained in a similarly diverse, operationally complex, research environment.

• Master’s degree preferred.

Job Competencies

• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office, including Access, and other federal government grant submission programs.

• Familiarity with applicable requirements, regulations and methods related to grant funding, grant application preparation and management, and post award management of grant awards.

• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations, federal contract preparation, negotiation, and post award management requirements for federal contracts.

• Interpersonal and verbal communications skills to gain the cooperation of others and to exchange factual information with all levels of hospital personnel and with representatives of external funding organizations.

• Negotiation skills to develop industrial and governmental contracts.

• Should demonstrate a very high level of written and oral communications skills; ability to conceptualize, develop and manage quality research administration services, with effective leadership/management skills and commitment to total quality management.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-11-04

Job Posting Title:

Director, Grants and Contracts

Department:

BioMed Research Administration

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Remote

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

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