Coordinator, Grants and Contracts (Accounting Focus)

Coordinator, Grants and Contracts (Accounting Focus)

Coordinator, Grants and Contracts (Accounting Focus) 150 150 cferguson
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Published
October 7, 2021
Location
Bethesda
Job Type
Contact Name (not public)
Carol Ferguson
Main Phone
301-907-2529

Description

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and its employees embrace their commitment to its core values.  These core values are the pillars on which CFF stand and will continue to sustain us as we move forward.

 

  • Keep sight of what really matters:  Our decisions are based on what is best for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.
  • Aspire for excellence in all we do:  We take pride in our work. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
  • Stronger together:  We collaborate and work together so that we can learn more and achieve more.
  • Innovate with courage:  We embrace challenges. We reach beyond boundaries in pursuit of our vision.
  • Care about our people:  We deeply care about each other and all who support our shared mission. We listen with respect. We support one another.

 

We are a nonprofit, donor-supported organization that has raised and invested billions of dollars to help develop cystic fibrosis therapies that have changed the lives of people with this disease.  Nearly every CF medicine available today was made possible because of Foundation support.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coordinator supports the workflow processes of data handling, data verification and data entry for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's portfolio of grants and awards within our Grants Management System (GMS).  The GMS is used to manage the funding and investment in research and development that underpin the strategic goals of Cure, Care and Community of the CF Foundation.  Under direction of senior staff, the Coordinator provides administrative support to Grants team members and provides technical assistance to external users of the GMS.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Scans, responds and/or routes internal and external email inquiries to appropriate grants team member for review and approval.
  • Assists with data tracking, data entry, and compilation of monthly data reports.
  • Supports GMS testing and development efforts.
  • Participates in meetings with Grants and Contracts team and other CFF staff.
  • Performs other duties to ensure compliance with CFF policies and procedures.
  • Ability to process large volumes of email inquiries on a daily basis.
  • Undertakes data entry and migration to the new grants management system (GMS), including budgets, and conducts appropriate data verification.
  • Assists with creation of deliverables and disbursements payments for the transactional elements -- from drafting and issuing Award Letters to creating future deliverables for deferred years of the awards
  • Provides backup for compilation of contract invoice approval packets and enters contract invoice matches in Workplace.
  • Assists with tracking and compilation of monthly data reports such as DSMB and PRC invoicing.
  • Special projects as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Qualifications – Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of one year of work experience in an office setting.
  • Experience with general accounting practices such as budget reviews and other financial reports.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong proficiency with use of excel spreadsheets.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple requests and competing deadlines, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Must be able to communicate confidently and effectively.

 

Qualifications – Preferred:

  • Previous experience within a grant-making organization.
  • Proficient in standard operating systems Windows and OSX.
  • Ability to work as part of a team committed to delivering exceptional customer service.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will report to the Senior Director, Medical Business Operations.  No direct reports.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ability to use a computer is mandatory; computer use is extensive.
  • Sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting may be required.
  • Temporarily remote.

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

 

Total Rewards 
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to offering competitive compensation (base pay and incentive), benefits, and professional development opportunities that maximize our ability to recruit, retain, reward, and motivate a highly-qualified and diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous time-off and leave policies; a holistic well-being program; health savings and flexible spending accounts; employer-provided life and disability insurance; retirement savings benefits; and a variety of work-life benefits to support employees and their family members.

 

The CF Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. We strive to recruit and maintain a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, physical or mental disability, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, genetic information or testing, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or any characteristic protected by law.

 

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

 

The CF Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at HROps@cff.org.

How To Apply

Please apply at www.cff.org under "careers" and attach Cover Letter with Resume