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This position is part of the Research Administration Business Partners (RABP) Team. The RABP Team supports departments in the Charlotte/Georgia regions with management of their pre- and post-award activities and interfaces with the organization’s central offices for sponsored programs administration. It consists of a pre-award sub team and a post-award sub team. This position will be part of the RABP post-award sub team, and it will assist departments with financial aspects of post-award administration such as the provision of monthly expenditure reports and assistance with maintenance of labor schedules. It is a fully remote position.
Job Responsibility:
Supports faculty members and department administrators in the various stages of grant and/or contract life cycle
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of institutional cost policies and multiple funding agency guidelines including federal, state, private foundations, and associations and the application of these policies to budgets for the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle is required
Understands the negotiation and documentation process related to each stage of the grant and/or contract life cycle
Reviews financial information to ensure compliance with institution and granting agency requirements to provide assistance to stakeholders involved in the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle
Demonstrates advanced understanding of appropriateness of consultation with institutional management and/or Legal Department related to contract language, financial, and post-execution monitoring of agreements
Possesses advanced knowledge to provide support and guidance to stakeholders for grants and/or contracts entered into by the institution
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding to fulfill reporting requirements of grants and/or contracts awarded
Represents and promotes the institution's research activities at meetings
Demonstrates mastery of advanced skills to record, report, review, and reconcile grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements and policies
Maintains a positive working relationship with stakeholders and provide needed support during the grants and/or contracts life cycle
Demonstrates mastery of advanced knowledge needed to assist and support the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the administration of grants and/or contracts
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field of study
Three years of experience in grant accounting, research administration, grant/contract application, review/negotiation, and/or paralegal experience
or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) as granted by the Research Administrators Certification Council preferred or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) as granted by the Research Administrators Certification Council preferred
Highly detail oriented and organized with a focus on teamwork, creating usable and accessible administrative tools
Advanced ability to use all technologies related to grants and contracts management
Ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines
Skilled knowledge of WFBMC/Non-Profit Organization research administration and financial processes and systems
Advanced comprehension, interpretation skills and application of laws, regulations, and policies
Excellent negotiation skills, and composition and analysis of business contract terms and language
Exceptional desire to manage a larger caseload and is an excellent self-starter and problem solver
Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to work effectively with a large and diverse constituency, including senior leadership, faculty, support staff, granting agencies, and vendors
Nice to have:
Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD)
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance