INFORMATION INTERVIEW

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INFORMATION INTERVIEW

• By
• Mitchell Curling

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Job Contact

• Michael Loewe
• Deputy Grants Management Officer, for the
  National Institute of Child Health and Human
  Development
• Second in command
• Involved in hiring and interviewing prospective
  job candidates

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Grants Management

• Explanation A typical grantee is a university
  that submits a grant application based on a
  scientific project. This includes a budget
  requesting a dollar amount that is needed to
  complete the research. Grant staff evaluates and
  assures the award follows federal regulations.

• Analyzes grant application budgets and other
  grant related information prior to the award
• Assesses business management capability of the
  grantee institution

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Questions???

• How do most people get into this area?
• -Most get started as an entry-level grants
  technical assistant
• Which part of the job is the most challenging for
  you?
• -Dealing with the constant change
• Do you think there is enough growth in your area
  to advise someone like me to get into your career
  field?
• -Yes

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More Questions

• Of all the individuals you have met in your work,
  what personal attributes do you think are
  essential to succeed?
• -Flexibility, organization, good communication
  skills
• What skills are required for grants management?
• -People skills, critical thinker, math,
  efficient writing, computer skills
• Regarding promotions, how quickly have most
  people in your area been promoted?
• -If youre a hard worker, promotions usually
  come every 12 months

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Questions Continued

• From your personal point of view, what qualities
  do you look for in a new hire?
• -Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
• Would I qualify for any position in grants
  management at this time?
• -Yes
• What do you see as the real product of grants
  management? Who are you serving?
• -All the people in the world

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The ???

• What kind of entry-level salary should I expect
  in grants management?
• -Between 25,000 to 31,000 with full federal
  benefits package

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Summary

• After what I have learned from the interview I am
  serious about seeking employment in grants
  management
• The job description really appeals to me
• Speaking with Michael Loewe has given me a good
  reference who is well known in the grants field
  at NIH