WHY VITALIEF?  Vitalief is expanding our footprint rapidly as a value-add, innovative Healthcare consulting company, focused on empowering Research and transforming Clinical Trials.  As a result, we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Grants Coordinator to join our exceptional team (as full-time, fully benefited Vitalief employee) to support our mission and our clients’ mission to impact and save lives.  Reasons to work for Vitalief:  + You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.  + Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.  + We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.  + Life/work balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.  + Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.  Salary Range: Market competitive - based on experience level.  Work Location: Hybrid work model. You will be required 4 days on site in Newark, New Jersey.   Responsibilities:  + Assisting in the preparation of proposals and grant applications, development of budgets and editing of documents and process proposals.   + Serves as principal liaison with Principal Investigators, Clinicians, Program and Administrative personnel to coordinate grant application processes.  + Ensures accuracy and timeliness of all grant-related materials and applications to meet proposal and closeout timelines.  + Prepares tracking reports for required deliverables and manages timesheets for personnel when necessary.  + Prepare Federal, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other grant submissions – coordinating the administrative aspects of the proposal (i.e., electronic grant submission, budgets, bio-sketches of personnel, etc.).  + Identify and work with PI to prevent projected over expenditures and resolve deficit situations.  + Implements monthly reconciliation procedure for all sponsored projects including account balances, projections and meet with stakeholders regularly.  + Pursues philanthropic funding, as requested by leadership.  + Reviews information entered into medical billing system to verify accuracy and maximize income for clinical services provided.  + Regularly reviews federal register codes and regulations and participates in webinars for regulatory compliance pertaining to contracts and grants.  Required Skills:  + 3+ years of experience in of demonstrated related experience with emphasis on grant writing and program development   + Masters Degree in a related field   + Experience preparing Federal, NIH, and other research grant submissions from a regulations and requirements perspective.   + Certificate in Research Administration (CRA) preferred.  + Demonstrated experience building positive relationships and working effectively with PI’s, all levels within the client organization, as well as external grantor agencies and subcontracting institutions.  + Critical thinking & decision-making skills – ability to evaluate all aspects of a situation and to independently make appropriate and timely decisions.  + Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications.   + Detail-oriented, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and balance a sense of humor with necessity to interact professionally at all levels.  + Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and ability to work independently as well as with guidance when appropriate.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Standing, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing.  Lifting up to 20lbs.    IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19; inoculated annually for Influenza; and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.  #LI-DNI  Powered by JazzHR