Jimmy Clark
About Jimmy Clark
Jimmy Clark serves as an Extramural Support Assistant at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law and Society and Political Science from Frostburg State University and is skilled in managing travel systems and grant funding.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Jimmy Clark has served as an Extramural Support Assistant at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. In this role, he prepares meeting rooms, manages travel requests, and organizes lodging for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) council meetings, which occur three times a year. He is also responsible for reviewing scientific training grants from over 50 universities, ensuring compliance with NIH standards. His work involves maintaining over 150 Excel spreadsheets to track and monitor grant funding effectively.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Clark holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Frostburg State University, where he double majored in Law and Society (Criminal Justice) and Political Science from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in legal and political frameworks, which supports his current role at NIH. He is trained in various travel systems, including Concur, NBS, and GovTrip, which enhances his efficiency in managing travel logistics for NIH staff.
Background
Before joining the NIH, Jimmy Clark worked as a Procurement Clerk at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) from 2013 to 2014. This position provided him with experience in procurement processes and administrative support within a federal research institution. His transition to the NIH allowed him to further develop his skills in grant management and extramural support.
Responsibilities and Duties
In his current position, Jimmy Clark advises applicants and grantees on clerical and financial issues related to the National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fiscal Year Stipend chart and NRSA grant guidelines. He also provides guidance and training to new extramural support staff, ensuring they understand their required duties. His role is critical in facilitating the smooth operation of grant processes and supporting scientific research initiatives.