Community-Based Public Health Grants Development (Project Advisor)

Job Description The Research Project Advisor supports the Director of COE in the development and implementation of research programs, including project planning, identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals, and disseminating research findings through presentations and publications. This role involves actively participating in national meetings and conferences to identify potential collaborators and sponsors, while maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, the National Institutes of Health, and other funding agencies. A strong emphasis on public health grant writing, and proposal development,. Cedars-Sinai Cancer (CSC) is seeking a Research Project Advisor to support the advancement of research, programmatic endeavors and community engagement initiatives that drive our mission to address the cancer burden in our catchment area. This role works under the direction of the CSC Director of Community Outreach and Engagement and collaborates closely with Principal Investigators to develop, implement, and expand impactful research and community-based programs. Key Responsibilities • Community Engagement & Partnerships • Develop and maintain community-focused partnerships in the catchment area to advance CSC's Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) aims, including needs assessments, cancer prevention/control programs, policy initiatives, and clinical trial accruals. • Manage the Community Advocates Committee to strengthen bidirectional engagement with community stakeholders. • Research and Program Development • Support departmental research and programmatic initiatives and identify new funding opportunities. • Collaborate with director, researchers and teams to evaluate feasibility, design studies, and plan projects. • Participate in the development, implementation, and dissemination of research and outreach projects. • Grant Writing & Dissemination • Prepare and contribute to grant proposals, scientific manuscripts, and presentations for academic and community audiences. • Represent CSC at national meetings and conferences to build collaborations, identify sponsors, and share research findings. • Collaboration & Compliance • Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, the NIH, and other funding agencies. • Ensure compliance with federal and local regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, IRB, GCP, HIPAA). • Support cross-disciplinary activities bridging laboratory, translational, population and clinical research teams. • Additional Contributions • Contribute to research process improvement, quality assurance, and departmental problem solving. • Help develop curricula and coordinate scientific events, symposia, and special projects. Qualifications Qualifications • Education: • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Research, or related field required. • Master's degree preferred. • Experience: • Minimum of 7 years of experience providing research program and project support, including grant development, partnerships, and scientific dissemination. • Demonstrated experience in public health grant writing is preferred, with a proven track record. Req ID : 12173 Working Title : Community-Based Public Health Grants Development (Project Advisor) Department : Cancer - Research Center Health Equity Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Academic / Research Job Specialty : Academic/Research Services Overtime Status : EXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $41.42 - $70.41 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job