Summary

Entry level position into the complex field of Research Administration with the central Sponsored Programs office.  The Specialist will receive training and coaching from experienced senior team members and gradually learn to work independently and become a full Associate.  Work is limited in scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects. Contributes to the pre-award and programmatic activities throughout the grant life cycle from application submission to award processing to close-out.

Position requires good reading and writing skills, ability to analyze and problem solve, and high degree of flexibility in being able to respond to fast paced environment.

Job Duties

• Processes, prepares, reports, tracks, and ensures compliance on a variety of pre-award transactions in the central office.
• Reviews, submits, and tracks budget and administrative sections of grant applications and progress reports using internal and external sites and databases.
• Reviews, negotiates, tracks and follows the execution of a variety of research agreements, such as grant and subaward agreements.
• Processes research awards and prepares accounting information for the post-award central team.
• Attends weekly office meetings and monthly workshops.
• Helps monitor office email and ensure communications are responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintains special tracking systems and follow detailed checklists to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant experience.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. No experience required with Bachelor’s degree or Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).