Summary

The Research Administration Associate will be responsible for the preparation and submission of grants (Federal and Industry ) and verify accuracy and timely submissions. Will work with other institutions to ensure that all the required documentations for sub awards are submitted prior to SPO deadline. Will also prepare and submit all the required reporting such as progress report, no cost extension, etc.  The ideal candidate will have strong organization skills to be able to manage a high volume of grants and many PIs in a fast paced environment.

Employees with Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification are eligible for certification pay.

Job Duties

• Review research and recommend improvements to vice chair of research.
• Prepare and submit grant and subcontracts both internally with SPO via BRAIN and externally via NIH and other sponsor websites. This requires completing the budget portion for review of the PI, understanding the sponsor guidelines and editing the proposal to meet the requirements, etc.
• Review grant applications in BRAIN Biomedical Research and Assurance Information Network and approve for submission.
• Pre-award and Post-award contribution that lead to development and continuous improvement for department.
• Ensure compliance with all guidelines needed in the processing of grants and awards.
• Enter required data into BRAIN. Work with other institutions (subcontracts) to ensure adequate documents are given to us for an on time submission.
• Provide grant program,financial expertise and guidance related to sponsor research to faculty.
• Generate reports needed for progress reports, annual reports, department levels of authority reporting and close outs. 
• Provide assistance to faculty with whatever issues they have.
• Find a solution or contact the adequate contact person to assist them.
• Follow through the process to ensure everything was taken care of. 
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.  Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Grant management experience in both NIH and industry sponsored funding preferred.