Job Description
The position involves activities associated with forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing the following:
* Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently manage awards in compliance with University and institutional research sponsor policies, regulations, terms and conditions. Forecasts and plans financial activity for awards; performs financial transactions and maintains contract and grant records.
* Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators, and multiple sub awards.
* Collects and reports financial and key project personnel data required by NIH agencies.
* Administers subcontracts and coordinates with collaborating institutions and their project investigators' team.
* Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
* Support faculty through proposal initiatives that are not under the purview of the campus Research Management Services (RMS) unit.
Required Skills & Experience
* 3+ years of strong Post-Award and/or Grants Management experience
o Clinical Trial Payment Reconciliation/Research, General Ledger Reconciliation and Verification, Budget Allocation, and Financial Reporting.
* Demonstrate an understanding of various funding models including letter of credit, federal drawdown, cost reimbursable, fixed price, payable by milestone or project period
* Proficiency with Excel and Peoplesoft
* Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
* Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.