Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Responsible for facilitating the management of the day to day financial and administrative tasks involving sponsored projects This includes from the initial proposal development process through the project close out for assigned faculty in assigned Department/Division. Responsible for working alongside others in Research Administration to ensure compliance with Hospital policies and sponsor regulations.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

• Essential Function: Proposal Development Responsible for the initial creation and coordination of sponsored proposals through MyGrants (research administration systems)
• Essential Function Post-Award financial management Responsible for the financial administration of assigned sponsored projects
• Essential Function Post-Award non- financial management
• - Ensures all research staff have evaluations completed timely by assisting Principal Investigators in completing evaluations and submitting via Infor Talent Management
• Maintain a strong customer-service environment and participates collaboratively

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years experience 3+ years in providing financial management services on NIH and other federally funded grants or contracts directly for faculty & physicians in an academic research/hospital environment is required or
• HS diploma or equivalent or Associates degree and 7 or more years experience accepted in lieu of a degree

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.26/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.