Essential Duties1. Functions as the primary source of expertise to ensure that proposals meet sponsor requirements, regulatory compliance requirements, University, School, Federal, and State policies and regulations governing sponsored research, and that proposals are submitted correctly and per appropriate deadlines.2. Understands and interprets grant guidelines and policies; monitors and ensures all grant submissions by YCC members are compliant with the requirements, updates, and policies of both the funding source and Yale University; reviews and analyzes current processes and submission quality. Makes recommendations for and participates in the implementation of changes as appropriate. 3. Cultivates and maintains strong working partnerships and effective communications with all key stakeholders. Working with individual faculty and senior leaders/research program leaders, directs all aspects of pre-award submission; collaborates with business office in designing and developing a financial plan. During active funding/project period tracks project progress and oversees submission of non-competing and competing renewal applications to the funding source as needed. 4. Manages and plays a key role in the development and continuous improvement of program activities; works with internal and external partners to develop and implement systems to advance the business objectives of the Research Affairs office. 5. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues to develop and implement strategic plans. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Weekend Hours Required?OccasionalEvening Hours Required?OccasionalDuration TypeRegularWork WeekStandard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Drug ScreenNoHealth ScreeningNoBackground Check RequirementsAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.Searchable Job FamilyResearch Res Support, Research/SupportExternal Gateway Posting Date12-Feb-2024Total # of hours to be worked:40Position Focus:Based at the Yale School of the Medicine, the Yale Cancer Center Office of Research Affairs (ORA) oversees strategic directives and initiatives for the Center. Working closely with leadership, the ORA helps foster an environment of collaboration and interaction for cancer center members across departmental, school, and institutional boundaries. The team is instrumental in ensuring that all activities continue to meet National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG, P30) guidelines.Reporting directly to the Associate Director for Research Affairs, the Research Affairs Speciliast will be the primary source of expertise along with day-to-day and high-level management of Yale Cancer Center data and reporting. This is a critical role in supporting activities that lead to high impact and internationally recognized outcomes and achievements. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position will oversee the following primary areas of focus:Data Analytics and Reporting: Serve as a central resource for Yale Cancer Center data; Lead efforts to aggregate and synthesize key metrics for Yale Cancer Center, including membership demographics, grant funding, publications and clinical trial accrual; create systems to share data internally and externally. Development of processes and quality control measures to ensure accuracy of data. Maintains a strong understanding of P30 Cancer Center Support Grant data reporting guidelines.Project Management: Design and implement relational databases with advance knowledge of relevant applications impacting data analysis and reporting. Develop and document standard operating procedures for collection, editing and verification of data.Posting DisclaimerThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.Compensation GradeClinical & ResearchCompensation Grade ProfileResearch Affairs Specialist, YCC (P5)Bargaining UnitNone - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Supervisory OrganizationComprehensive Cancer Center - Oncology AdministrationTime TypeFull timeRequired Skill/Ability 1:Exceptional reporting and analytical skills including demonstrated ability with interpreting data, creating data visualizations such as dashboards, figures and charts for presentation.Required Skill/Ability 2:Working knowledge and demonstrated ability working with relational databases using SQL. Familiarity with University tools such as OnCore, EPIC, and EVAL.Required Skill/Ability 3:Ability to communicate effectively (written, interpersonal, and group) at all levels of the school, with administration, faculty, staff, and external constituents.NoteYale University is a tobacco-free campusCOVID-19 Vaccine RequirementThe University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:Wage RangesClick to see our Wage RangesWork ModelOn-site
