Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator

Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator at Providence Portland Medical Center- Full-Time, Day Schedule 

This position works hybrid with onsite requirements- Open to Oregon region and SW. Washington 

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

Free, convenient, and ample parking

TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)

Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income

Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.  Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap

Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year 

Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

The Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator provides professional expertise in pre- and post-award grants and contract administration to ensure full compliance with both sponsor and organizational rules and regulations, thereby supporting external funding streams and reducing risk to the organization. This position works in partnership with investigators, department leaders and staff, and central office sponsored research teams, to achieve successful and compliant grant application submissions to federal and non-profit sponsors. They review funding announcements and sponsor policies, provides guidance to investigators, assembles proposals, prepares budgets, and manages the submission of multiple time-sensitive applications simultaneously. They also serve as an expert in post-award contract performance to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of an effective grants and contracts portfolio management system, evaluating organizational compliance with agreement terms and assisting in the development of organizational processes and polices to ensure they meet established sponsor requirements. 

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Public Administration, or related field from college or university, or 4 years of applicable experience in healthcare, research, finance, accounting, education, or legal fields.
• Upon hire: CRA issued by SRA within 1 year of hire 
• 5 years closely related experience.
• 2 years experience training investigators and staff in grants administration.
• 2 years experience interpreting and providing guidance in OMB Uniform Guidance, NIH Grants Policy Statement and/or Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• 2 years skilled use of electronic software applications, especially Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel, Teams, OneDrive, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, MSA, or equivalent educ/experience
• 4 years research/grant/healthcare administration.
• Skilled in interpreting and evaluating intuitional ability to comply with contract requirements.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Us
About the TeamProvidence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.