Senior Research Analyst

Senior Research Analyst – University of North Texas

Title: Senior Research Analyst
Employee Classification: Senior Research Analyst
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Science
Department: UNT-College of Science - Gen-124000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas‑Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people‑first values‑based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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The College of Science (COS) at the University of North Texas consists of the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Data Analytics & Statistics, and the interdisciplinary program Teach North Texas (TNT). COS also serves two of the universities institutes of research excellence: the Bio Discovery Institute (BDI) and the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI). This position assists the College of Science with a variety of tasks related to post award compliance of sponsored research projects including review and approval of expenditures and other budget related tasks as assigned.

This position assists the College of Science with a variety of tasks related to post award compliance of sponsored research projects including review and approval of expenditures and other budget related tasks as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, auditing, public administration, or related field and five years of relevant administrative work or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Work independently on assigned proposals and awards, but work as part of a team of central and distributed research administrators to support common goals. Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong time management and problem solving skills. Prior knowledge of pre or postaward administration regulations and procedures. General administrative experience with budgets, purchasing, payroll, travel with specific skill in budget planning, analysis, and reconciliation.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Reliable judgement, discretion, and strong ethical standards.

• Prepare reports for Dean/Associate Deans such as monthly award and proposal reports based on GCA published data, spending reports etc.
• Maintain productive working relationships with pre and post award staff in Grants and Contracts Administration and within the ADR office.
• Reconcile sponsored projects on a monthly basis. Reconcile purchases and payroll on sponsored projects to ensure compliance.
• Process cost transfers and budget revisions for…