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This is a professional position at the intermediate, fully operational level of the Research Administrator series. The incumbent applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
Job Responsibility
Develops and / or oversees research awards and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies
Monitors awards of moderate scope such as single investigator NSF proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc)
Receives assignments on project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions
Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official
Provides moderate analytical and financial support in contract and grant administration, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors
Involves activities associated with forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions
financial management and reporting from a variety of campus systems, including Kuali, UCPath, and Oracle Financial
and sub award/subcontract issuance and administration
Requirements
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions
Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting
Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports
Ability to maintain independent judgment
strong organization
communication skills
and a customer service focus
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
Effective problem-solving skills
Knowledge of OMB circulars such as Uniform Guidance, and principles of cost accounting standards, including allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with overlapping deadlines and short lead times and maintain a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and follow through
Experience working with computer and information management systems. Strong computer skills in a PC environment using various business software programs (spreadsheets, word-processing, and databases) with a willingness and ability to update and increase skills and knowledge as needed
Knowledge of common sponsored award mechanisms and skills to gather and analyze resource data from various sources
Willingness and demonstrated ability to embrace and consistently uphold the principles of community for a collaborative work environment
Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility. Ability to work independently and/or in a team framework in conjunction with principles of community. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population, including faculty, staff, students and the business community
Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills that facilitate professional, effective, and courteous interaction with a diverse population. Ability to maintain confidentiality as required.