Under thegeneraldirection oftheDivision Administrator, and FinancialAffairsManagerand other Departmentleadersand in concert with other research administrative staff, you will be responsible for all phases of pre- and post-award administration for intra/extramurally funded research awards for Departmental Principal Investigators. In this role, you will analyze problems/issue of diverse scope and determine solutions and work on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multipleinvestigators,andmultiplesubawards. Problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/orstructure.You may manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources.Use advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions. Mayreview and guide others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards, and/or transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.Work independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.May serve as technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal contracts, state contracts, subcontracts or information systems. Lead activities around the organization, planning, establishment and monitoring of fiscal budget control of contracts and grants administration, submissions, budgets, support documents, gifts, endowments, and privately funded projects for faculty research programs. Provide highly complex projections, analysis and recommendations.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,566.67 - $14,583.33

Required:

• 1-3 years of Complex Research Administration portfolio
• 3-5 years of Research Administration experience
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, external collaborators, and administration and to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and financial needs of PIs and the department, while complying with university and funding agency policies and regulations.
• Analytical skills to assess financial information, define problems, formulate logical solutions, develop alternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques
• Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements
• Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
• Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.