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Professional, Non-technical - Service Staff Opportunities
Salary offers are extended by Human Resources and will depend on available funding, candidates' relevant experience and education, internal equity, and external market data.
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 Recruitment and Retention Specialist, School of Nursing (Job 8626), minimum hourly wage is $18.30 (part-time, 24 hours per week), posted 06/30/09
A strong internal candidate has been identified
Recruitment and retention of qualified students to meet or exceed target enrollments in the BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Conduct and coordinate activities to convert inquiries to applications and applications to enrollment. Cross-train to be able to help other Student Service Department activities as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Two to three years student services/student recruitment.
Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required, masters degree preferred, licensed as RN in the State of Ohio preferred; preparation in managing diversity preferred.
Skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with educationally, geographically and ethnically diverse groups of people.
• High level of independence and collaboration necessary.
• Computer and analytic skills required. In-depth knowledge of nursing required.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to ebsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Senior News and Information Specialist, University Marketing and Communications (Job 8608), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 06/19/09
A senior-level news and information representative with responsibilities for developing and promoting news stories from designated schools or project areas and for providing professional media relations counsel and service as assigned to promote Case Western Reserve University in national, regional, state and local print, broadcast and Web media and among multiple constituencies.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
6 to 8 years of experience in journalism, communications, public relations or related field. Higher education experience preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in journalism or related field preferred. Advanced degree preferred.
Essential skills
• Experience writing for-newspapers, magazines, wire services, broadcast and Web-based media.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated in positive and productive relationships.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and juggle priorities under constantly changing circumstances.
Technical skills
Proficiency in photography and with word processing and Web software. Design software experience preferred.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to gmsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Grants and Contracts Specialist 2, Office of Grants and Contracts, School of Medicine (Job 8603), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 06/16/09
This position is primarily charged with managing the NIH Training and Career Award Programs, and multi-disciplinary programs from a variety of government and non-government institutions. The person in this position maintains accountability and responsibility for managing her/his multi-million dollar portfolio, including assisting and advising Principal Investigators and department personnel with the review of program announcements, interpreting Federal and Non-Federal practices and policies for compliance and appropriate and allocable accounting. Involves activities associated with managing of their research portfolio to ensure institutional compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial reporting; and administration. Manages and takes appropriate action on the AFI Report, ensuring accuracy of post-award set-up prior to approving and releasing all SOM Notice of Grants Awards. This activity is a daily priority and keeps the Director informed of any on-going issues or concerns.
Supervises the Grants and Contracts Assistant for post award; whose responsibility will include the processing of training and career award programs. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action if required. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and work flow analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5 - 7 years of progressively responsible experience in grants/training program management, preferably in a medical school, university, or biomedical setting. Prior experience working with training, career and multi-disciplinary programs.
Education/licensing
• University degree required preferably with coursework in business, finance, or accounting; masters preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and non-Federal regulations, including OMB Circular A-21, NIH Grants Policy Statement, and Stimulus program (federal and non-federal) policies and procedures.
Essential skills
• Must have strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, such as ability to interact well with investigators and administrators and with federal and non-federal personnel and assist in resolving problems in a positive and friendly manner.
• Must have the ability to promote teamwork and a strong customer service ethic to all personnel.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Act as liaison to departments/centers/units involved in research administration.
• Ensure compliance with all agency regulations and university procedures.
Technical skills
• Proficiency working with information management systems. Demonstrated competence the use of spreadsheet and database in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Working knowledge with the PeopleSoft Financial System, Spiderweb, and PADs. Knowledge of eRA Commons and grants.gov, is a plus.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Grants and Contracts Administrator (Post Award), School of Medicine Office of Grants and Contracts (Job 8591), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 06/12/09
This position is charged with managing the post-award functions for research, and contracts from a variety of government and non-government institutions. The person in this position has accountability and responsibility for the School of Medicine award set-up, including the review of external award notices for compliance, appropriate budget allocation, and funding restrictions. It is essential this person has a basic understanding of federal, non-federal, and CWRU/SOM practices and policies. The person in this position will be cross-trained in pre-award and subcontract management.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in grants administration, preferably in a medical school, university, or biomedical setting. Experience working with contracts and subcontracts.
Education/licensing
• High school education required; some college preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and non-Federal regulations, including OMB Circular A-21, NIH Grants Policy Statement, and PeopleSoft Grants system.
Essential skills
• Must have strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, such as ability to interact well with investigators and administrators and with federal and non-federal personnel and assist in resolving problems in a positive and friendly manner.
• Must have the ability to promote teamwork and a strong customer service ethic to all personnel.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities.
Technical skills
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with grants administration
• Knowledge of government laws and regulations relating to grants and contracts
• Knowledge of and experience with grant administration for governmental and non-governmental agencies
• Sufficient knowledge and experience databases to effectively manage information systems
• Experience and working knowledge of PeopleSoft grants systems, Grants.gov, eRA Commons, PADS and Spiderweb required.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Grants and Contracts Specialist 2, School of Medicine Office of Grants and Contracts (Job 8588), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 06/12/09
This position is primarily charged with managing the contracts, subcontracts and multi-disciplinary programs from a variety of government and non-government institutions. The person in this position maintains accountability and responsibility for the School of Medicine’s multi-million dollar programs, including assisting and advising Principal Investigators and department personnel with the review of program announcements, interpreting Federal and Non-Federal practices and policies for compliance and appropriate and allocable accounting. Involves activities associated with managing their research portfolio to ensure institutional compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial reporting; and sub award/subcontract issuance and administration.
Supervise the Subcontract Department Assistant working on sub-recipient monitoring and compliance. Recommend changes to department policies and practices. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Identify risks and respond accordingly. Provide priority setting and work flow analysis.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in grants/contracts management, preferably in a medical school, university, or biomedical setting. Prior experience working with contracts, subcontracts and multi-disciplinary programs.
Education/licensing
• Bachelor’s degree required preferably with coursework in business, finance, or accounting; masters preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and non-Federal regulations, including OMB Circular A-21, A-133, and NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Essential skills
• Must have strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, such as ability to interact well with investigators and administrators and with federal and non-federal personnel and assist in resolving problems in a positive and friendly manner.
• Must have the ability to promote teamwork and a strong customer service ethic to all personnel.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Act as liaison to departments/centers/units involved in research administration.
• Ensure compliance with all agency regulations and university procedures.
Technical skills
• Proficiency working with information management systems. Demonstrated competence I the use of spreadsheet and database in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Working knowledge with the PeopleSoft Financial System, Spiderweb, and PADs. Knowledge of eRA Commons and grants.gov, is a plus.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Department Administrator 1, Construction Services (Job 8587), minimum annual salary is $33,410, posted 06/10/09
Manager of administrative services provides a high-level of department and project specific administrative, accounting, and management support for diverse aspects of the administration of capital projects ranging from $50,000 to in excess of $50 Million. Responsible for the overall office operations, preparing and processing contractual documents, project accounting. and project records. This position ensures that the department presents a professional image via communications, correspondence and interactions internally and externally. This position is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of overall departmental record keeping, policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3-5 years related experience, including experience with legal, administrative, construction, architectural and/or general business management.
Education and/or licensing
Bachelor’s degree.
Essential skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced office environment requiring a high-level of accuracy under moderate to high-level of pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive project and university information.
• Ability to be self-directed
• Ability to be highly organized
• Ability to effectively manage projects
• Able to work well under pressure
• Overall competency, assertiveness, while maintaining a pleasant customer service attitude.
• High level of verbal and written skills.
Technical skills
• Proficient in web design software.
• High level of computer skills is required including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Oracle calendar and database management and other university approved programs.
• PeopleSoft or related financial software experience demonstrating ability to understand and work within financial accounting software.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to ddsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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Communication Specialist, Information Technology Services (Job 8586), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 06/10/09
Working under general supervision, the Communications Specialist develops and implements communications for the division of Information Technology Services (ITS). The primary objective of this position is to inform and educate internal and external constituents, including students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, public policy makers and local, regional and national IT professionals, about the projects, programs and accomplishments regarding the use of Information Technology at Case Western Reserve University.
In addition, the Communications Specialist collaborates with Web and graphic designers and media writers, taking a lead role in developing communications material for ITS’ senior management team and major publications such as Quarterly Newsletters, an Annual Report and Strategic Plans.
This position is part of a new Customer Services and Support department of the University’s Information Technology Services. This position requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of the value of customer service.
Responsibilities require ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks, such as: define own process for coordinating projects and identify major milestones; identify goals, objectives, priorities and actions of a project; manage the implementation and achievement of project objectives; follow up with decisions; coordinate with other university departments; coordinate technical/professional staff or the work of contractors on a project basis to ensure timely production and achievement; and develop, prepare and administer the project’s budget and staff requirements for all activities within assigned project(s).
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
6-8 years progressive experience as a professional writer and editor. Prior service at a university or college desired.
Education
Bachelors degree required, preferably in Communications, English, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. An advanced degree is desirable.
Essential Skills
• Experience with both paper-based and electronic design and production, including working with related software programs.
• Ability to work in a face-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
• Must possess excellent writing and editorial skills for print, interactive and other publication.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to develop and give form and life to new concepts, craftsmanship and creativity required, attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability of showing initiative, creativity, flexibility, self-confidence and high ethics and values. Embraces diversity.
• Demonstrated development in leadership and facilitation skills.
Technical Skills
• Computer literacy and strong working knowledge of software applications such as InDesign, PhotoShop, and Dreamweaver; Mac OSX and Windows operating systems; Word, Excel and PowerPoint; basic HTML, CSS and SSI coding; and management of data on a computer network.
• Good knowledge and understanding of project management principles, practices and techniques.
• Ability to understand theoretical and practical aspects of an area of IT.
• Proficient in communications processes of project management.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to gmsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Communications Specialist /Writer, Family Medicine (Job 8578), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 06/04/09
Will have a central role in the newly created Institute for Novel Practice Understanding and Transformation (INPUT) at Case Western Reserve University. INPUT is conducting research and communicating new knowledge about innovative approaches to providing integrated, personalized high value health care. INPUT builds on two decades of Cleveland-area healthcare and community partnerships, and on the local, national and international work of the Center for Research in Family Medicine and Primary Care.
The communications specialist will collaborate with the INPUT team to write articles for clinical, scientific, health policymaker and lay audiences about primary care and health care innovation. The position involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and researching and synthesizing relevant bodies of knowledge about healthcare delivery to support the work of the Institute. The communications specialist will help to make the Institute’s health services and comparative case study research accessible to a wide audience to maximize its impact on improving health care and health. Since this research is multimethod, involving both quantitative and quality research, the communication strategy involves both numbers and narratives – sometimes telling a story that appeals to both the intellect and the emotions. Writing will be published in scientific journals, the Institute’s new website, and in varied media outlets.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3-5 years experience as a technical writer in an academic environment, with an emphasis on writing, editing and production of printed materials. Experience working in communications and writing in other environments.
Education/licensing
Bachelors degree in a communications-relevant or social science, library science or healthcare field is required. Masters degree is preferred.
Essential skills
• Must demonstrate excellent communications both written and verbal.
• Be able to provide samples of strong writing for scientific, policy and lay audiences.
• Skills and experience in writing and publishing for scientific and public audiences.
• Ability to search diverse literatures, synthesize findings and integrate the resulting new knowledge into the ongoing research, development and communication plans of the Institute.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify, synthesize and communicate findings from both qualitative and quantitative research
• Exhibits outstanding organizational and time management skills and strong work ethic.
• A strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to coach and teach others about writing and communication
• Familiarity with Web writing and editor for development and design.
Technical skills
• Experience with technical writing, including MLA, APA and Chicago styles.
• Use of search engines such as PubMed, Psych Info
• Sophisticated use of bibliographic databases such as Endnote.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare terminology.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and at least one web publication vehicle.
• Experience with qualitative management software such as Atlas ti or FolioViews .
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Financial Administrator, Continuing Medical Education (Job 8539), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 05/11/09
The Financial Administrator encompasses strategic and daily management of financial operations of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME) program. Financial operations include CME program administration, grants administered by the CME program and individual CME activities provided by Case clinical departments (approximately 75 activities annually in addition to 80 recurring activities). Database management includes application of internal office accounting tools and processes and the use of Case’s PeopleSoft/Oracle financial and human resource tools.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
• A minimum of three years increasing responsibility in a financial office environment including supervisory background required
• Experience with implementation and control of accounting databases and reports
• Familiar with managing internet transactions preferred
Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required; prefer in accounting or business administration
Essential skills
• Must be well organized and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to be concise
• Able to compose correspondence independently
• Excellent customer service skills are essential in order to achieve Total Quality Management between internal and external customers and suppliers
• Able to resolve problems rapidly and resourcefully
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize them appropriately
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Persistence and determination regarding follow-up
• Positive and constructive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Maintain confidential information
• Passionate commitment to work, career and customer service
Technical skills
• Possess a working knowledge of basic accounting principles, forecasting, budgeting and reconciliation
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; basic knowledge of Access
• Working knowledge of office management principles
• Knowledge of rules and policies governing accredited providers of Continuing Medical Education including management of commercial support
• Ability to interpret accounting data and information from various reports
• Experience with PeopleSoft and other Case accounting on-line tools
• Fluent with PCs, local area network (LANs) and the Windows 2000 and XP operating environments
• Administration of office telecommunications networks
• Accurate 10-key adding machine skill
• Able to use and provide basic servicing of printing/copy and facsimile
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Proposal Developer, Great Lakes Energy Institute (Job 8540), minimum annual salary is $35,665, posted 05/08/09
The Proposal Developer for the Great Lakes Energy Institute has primary responsibility for the development of research proposals written for Corporate, Foundation, Government, State and other funding sources. Identification of the idea and a Principal Investigator, and the cultivation of the idea by bringing together collaborative research teams, both internally and externally, is the primary responsibility of this position. The individual will be responsible for cultivating these ideas and culminating information into full proposals that address the requirements of the given solicitation. The individual selected needs to be aware of the trends and opportunities in the energy sector. The Proposal Developer must have demonstrated ability to develop partnerships on multidisciplinary projects. The individual must have a demonstrated ability to work independently and focus their targets on winning proposals. As a member of the Great Lakes Energy Institute team, the incumbent will be expected to work collegially, and in partnership, with colleagues across campus as well as other universities and partners. The Proposal Developer will work closely with faculty members as they pursue research support.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum of 4 years experience directly related to writing, preparing and publishing RFP responses to governmental agencies for research and development contracts or other technical writing both solicited and unsolicited. A proven track, record in government, corporate, and foundation solicitations.
Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Essential Skills
• Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communications skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of grammar and syntax as well as a high level of attention to detail
• Knowledge of the energy sector and Federal, State and Local governments would be highly desirable
• Ability to synthesize concepts and requirements to create templates, guidelines, summaries, memos and other tools
• Familiarity with governmental grant timelines, ability to track upcoming RFP/Q’s, and direct collaborative teams around writing process
• Skills in developing and documenting the grant writing process
• Knowledge of higher education is desirable
• High degree of energy, creativity, flexibility, organization and interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to facilitate collaborator interactions
• Ability to travel to collaborator meetings.
• Prefer strong organizational/planning skills and the ability to attend to and manage details
• Prefer demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Prefer demonstrated ability managing multiple assignments and exceeding expectations with exceptional finished products that deliver results
• Prefer ability to manage time, prioritize work, set and meet deadlines that support team and project goals
• Prefer ability to write and edit new proposals that will contribute to a high proposal win ratio
• Prefer ability to create, rewrite and update standard template RFP/Q write-ups (e.g. bios, CES description, audit process, etc.)
• Prefer ability to review and analyze RFP/Q and related documents
• Prefer ability to prepare, research and write compliant, persuasive proposal text to meet or exceed RFP/Q criteria
• Prefer ability to utilize detailed proposal schedules and responsibility matrices to ensure a complete and compelling proposal is shipped to customer on time
• Prefer ability to work with the team to obtain writing and subject matter expert resources
• Prefer ability to interview subject matter experts and draft proposal material for their review
• Prefer ability to maintain electronic and hardcopy proposal libraries
• Prefer ability to participate in kickoff, solution and status meetings
• Prefer ability to rewrite and edit assignments in addition to new draft creation.
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, and MS Project, & full computer /desktop publishing skills are required.
• Proficiency in Adobe applications
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to gmsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Licensing Associate, Life Sciences, Office of Research and Technology Management (Job 8484), minimum annual salary is $43,446, posted 04/08/09
First, the licensing associate is responsible for negotiating material transfer agreements and non-disclosure agreements that flow through the Technology Transfer office. Full responsibility for these documents includes recording receipt of the document, diligently pursuing the completion of each agreement by communicating and negotiating with the other party to the agreement in coordination with the case manager for the agreement, obtaining necessary signatures on final agreements and distributing completed agreement to all parties involved. Negotiation of these agreements is a highly technical task, both scientific and legal, and requires an understanding of university policy governing the office’s position on a variety of negotiable items.
Second, the licensing associate, in concert with, and/or support of, the more senior licensing positions in the Technology Transfer office, is responsible for: the identification, evaluation and disposition of invention disclosures by Case faculty, staff, and students; obtaining appropriate protection of inventions; vigorously marketing Case-developed technologies in the School of Medicine to industry; and structuring and negotiating complex licensing agreements; participating in the development of initiatives to inform and educate Case faculty about technology transfer and nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship at the Case.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
• Two to three years experience in a biomedical research environment, handling biological materials.
• Two to three years of experience in a research or university setting, working with or processing MTAs and NDAs is preferred.
• Experience in business/industry, marketing, and/or work experience with contractual document preparation is highly preferred.
Education
• A Bachelor’s degree in a life science field (e.g., biology, chemistry, genetics) is required.
• Post-graduate work in biology, chemistry, other life science-based field, or graduate business program (e.g., M.B.A) is strongly preferred.
Essential skills
• Ability to work with highly complex material, both legal and technical.
• Ability to process work with a sense of urgency, while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to remain calm and deal with high pressure situations diplomatically.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be organized with demonstrated ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently.
• Must possess ability for independent problem solving.
• Must possess a professional demeanor and appearance.
Technical skills
• Computer literate, with extensive working knowledge of e-mail, database software, spreadsheet software, word processing software, and use of the World Wide Web.
• Knowledge of legal databases and the USPTO is preferred.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to ddsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Research Coordinator, Finance and Operations, School of Dental Medicine (Job 8478), minimum annual salary is $33,410, posted 04/01/09
Revised 4-7-09
This position will work closely with the Assistant Director of Finance & Operations to provide administrative leadership and operational expertise in research administration for the school of Dental Medicine. This position will become involved in other departments as needed on either a short or a long-term basis. These responsibilities include proposal submission, grant management, effort distribution, procurement, travel and account reconciliation. This position will be responsible for all research activities of the assigned grants and will work closely with faculty to assist them with pre-award and post award grants management. In addition, this position will act as a resource for other SODM department secretaries and assistants to find solutions for grant administrative issues. Working with the director, train new and existing staff on changes to the Grants Management process including, but not be limited to the Spiderweb database, PeopleSoft applications as it relates to sub-contracts, grant submission processes for both funding agencies and Case, and Human Resources procedures. Working under general direction, manage the administrative activities for the assigned awards. This position requires regular a high degree of discretion and judgment. This person must be an effective communicator of Federal, Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine and departmental policies and procedures. In addition, the Research Coordinator must be effective in judging workload vs. deadlines and have good time management skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of related experience; prior grants experience required
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Essential skills
• Financial accounting skills
• Ability to clearly and articulately summarize and communicate status of projects.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization including physicians, researchers, administrators, and other ancillary staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills.
Technical skills
• Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software necessary.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Oracle a plus
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to gmsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Business Manager - Kenya, Center for Global Health and Diseases (Job 8256), minimum annual salary is $40,662, posted 10/17/08
Working with a high degree of independent and under general direction, provide administrative leadership and operational expertise for research and training projects in Kenya (located in Msambweni, Nairoib, Kisumu) to 11 primary faculty and several secondary faculty. Residing in Kenya for approximately ten months per year (mid January to mid November), the business manager will have authority to accomplish objectives within complex guidelines and policies for all fiscal, logistical and administrative operations that pertain to the Center’s National Institute of Health (NIH) and other sponsored projects. The existing projects in Msambweni are 1) RTW008067A Ecology of Infectious Disease, 2) W006576 Kenya Fogarty Training, 3) AI064687 Fetal Immunity, 4) MH080601 Brain Disorders, 5) R21 AI076672 Molecular tools to monitor eradication of S. haematobium transmission, 6) Shope Fellowship for Rift Valley Fever, 7) UTMB/Homeland Security Biodefense Rift Valley Fever DHS International Competition (pending award); and in Kisumu are 1) AI43906 MSP-1 in Western Kenya, 2) Denis Burkit Fellowship for Kenya and Uganda, and 3) TW006576 Kenya Fogarty Training).
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
5 years of related experience required. Field experience and/or overseas experience preferred.
Education/licensing
Bachelor’s degree required. Prefer M.B.A. and/or certified as a public accountant (CPA).
Essential skills
• Must have knowledge of Federal and non-Federal regulations and operation policies of sponsored research, including OMB Circular A-21, PHS grants policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.
• Familiarity with NIH projects, policies, CWRU procedures.
• Must be culturally sensitive and open to diversity. Knowledge of Kenyan business and labor laws a plus.
• Must have organizational, accounting, and management skills, as well as personnel and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and must be able to interact with investigators, field team and other staff explaining requirements and assisting in resolving problems. Ability to speak or understand Swahili is a plus.
• The person in this position must be clear and tactful in all dealings with investigators, administrators, and field/research staff to facilitate policy and procedures, proper forecasting, monitoring and accounting of expenditures.
• Must be able to assess a situation and make swift, appropriate decisions.
• Must have the ability to lead and promote teamwork and a strong customer service ethic to all personnel in a foreign environment.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a sometimes physically trying environment with some deadlines and unavoidable delays due to environment, poor communications and other technical limitations, lack of transport, etc.
Technical skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheet programs, word processing, related database software, and use of the internet as a source of information (for retrieval of information).
• Ten key adding machine, ability to use fax, scanning equipment.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to jgsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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 Director, Continuing Education and Student Services, MSASS (Job 8147), minimum annual salary is $43,446, posted 08/25/08
This position requires an innovative, forward-thinking and results-driven professional who will provide vision to create an advanced continuing education program and provide career development program support to student and professionals alike at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Accountability for this job is based on meeting income and enrollment targets, engineering marketing strategies, and developing and monitoring appropriate program budgets. The Director is responsible for all the administrative functions for continuing education and key functions in Student Support Services.
The Director serves as an integral member of the Associate Dean’s leadership team. He/she serves as the liaison to University Career Services, University Continuing Education and the State Licensure Board as well as other helping professions internal and external to the School.
Requirements: Experience -- Five to seven years of work related experience in continuing professional education, adult education, student affairs/student services functions. Education -- Master’s Degree required. Degree in the social sciences, adult education, social work or student affairs. Essential Skills -- Strong planning, organizing, marketing and evaluating education and training skills to meet the professional and workforce development needs of educational, governmental, nonprofit agencies and organizations and their employees. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong experience in communications, marketing, branding, and publications development. Demonstrated leadership in personnel, leadership, human relations, and fiscal management skills. Demonstrated experience obtaining grants and contract monies. Able to work collaboratively across many areas of the school with faculty, staff and external agencies students. Able to articulate the role of the university in professional development and other student support services. Able to interpret curriculum to students; academic counseling skills. Able to work with diverse people from various backgrounds and skills. Working knowledge of federal, state, accreditation, University and MSASS laws, regulations, and policies as well as maintain a reasonable understanding of selected policies, procedures and practices from offices that interact closely with Student Services and Professional Development. Flexible work evening and weekends. Technical Skills -- Strong computer skills required, including use of Microsoft Office, Windows, Access, and other software environments. Skills and ability to use current technology on the website and in all learning environments. Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills.
External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to ddsearch@case.edu
Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.
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