Elizabeth R.
About Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R. is an Award Manager at Yale University, specializing in grant proposal development and managing a portfolio of 25 departments since 2018. She has extensive experience in financial management and compliance, previously serving as a Senior Financial Accountant at Yale School of Medicine.
Work at Yale University
Elizabeth R. has been serving as the Award Manager in the Office of Sponsored Projects at Yale University since 2018. In this role, she manages a portfolio of 25 departments, which includes critical areas such as Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, and Global Health. Her responsibilities include conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations. She also collaborates closely with Principal Investigators and Associate Administrators on grant proposal development, ensuring that funding agreements are effectively negotiated and managed.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth R. holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Connecticut, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New Haven between 2020 and 2022. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Pre-Nursing Studies from St. Vincent's College in 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial management and grant administration.
Background in Financial Management
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth R. worked at the Yale University School of Medicine as a Senior Financial Accountant from 2007 to 2013. In this position, she served as the Lead Accountant, overseeing financial assistants and training new accountants. She facilitated communication regarding financial policies for foreign faculty and staff, enhancing understanding and compliance within the institution.
Grant Management Experience
Elizabeth R. has extensive experience in managing both domestic and global funding agreements. She specializes in negotiating and managing grants from various organizations, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DOD), and multiple non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Her expertise includes handling federal clinical trials and hybrid non-profit/industry contracts, demonstrating her capability in complex financial environments.