Contracts & Grants Research Administrator

Description

Under the general direction of the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other Department leaders and in concert with other research administrative staff, bear primary responsibility of all pre and post-award administration for intra/extramurally funded research awards, as well as financial management of unrestricted and restricted funding sources for Departmental Principal Investigators (PIs).

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and / or oversee research proposals, awards, and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.

• Bachelor s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience - required
• Research administration and/or financial management experience - required
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner - required
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with various stakeholders - required
• Close attention to detail in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment - required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel - required
• Experience preparing, managing, and projecting budgets - preferred
• Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of external sponsors, federal and state sponsors, private foundations, industry sponsors, etc.
  
  - preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques - required
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting - required