Principal Responsibilities
1. 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 Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Job Posting Date
- 10/07/2026
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Research Affairs Specialist, YCC (P5)
- Salary Range
- $68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Benefits
- A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:
- Yale Benefits
Background Check Requirements
All 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.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The 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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
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