Job Description

Job: Coordinator, Grants Work Location: Qatar Organization: Research Administration Work Days: Sunday-Thursday Sponsorship Eligibility: No Classification: Full Time Posting End Date: December 21, 2024

Position Summary

The position is responsible for tracking and coordinating the progress of grants from inception to completion.

Job Responsibilities

Assists with identifying opportunities for extramural funding and supports the Principal Investigators (PI) throughout the grant application process. Coordinates with the faculty to resolve general administrative issues related to grant proposals in accordance with the proposed research plan. Utilizes established tools to assist with reviews of sponsor RFPs, grant proposals and progress reports. Tracks the lifecycle of grants/projects, including amendments, extensions, project transfers and formal acceptance notifications. Communicates and monitors deadlines related to grants to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Maintains records of changes to sponsor requirements and internal policies and procedures. Assists in reviewing and editing of post-award contractual agreements, grant sub-contracts, research agreements, data use and material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements. Disseminates information to sub-recipients of Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in accordance with the Fund Management Agreement (FMA). Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Experience

Bachelor's degree in administration, science or a related field with 6 - 7 years of relevant experience. Prior experience in healthcare or research is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of research grants management preferred. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills with fluency in English and Arabic (desirable). Proficient in MS Office Suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today. WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

to provide the finest education possible for medical students

to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge

to improve healthcare both now and for future generations

to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q's home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world's leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.