Associate Research Administrator

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) within the Schaeffer Institute is seeking an Associate Research Administrator. Working closely with the Co-Director of CESR, this role will be responsible for the preparation of and administration of sponsored and non-sponsored research proposals. This is a full-time, grant-funded, one-year fixed-term position with a hybrid work arrangement. Key duties include, but are not limited to: Payroll transfers and grant journal entries, preparation of quarterly certification documents for exempt center employees, budget amendments, coordinating with USC departments such as accounting on award set up, monitoring potential over and underspending in projects and seeking resolution through center Contracts and Grants administrators and Principal Investigators, developing reports on project financial status as needed. This role also serves as an Institute resource on research grants administration including Workday Financials, and provides information and guidance to Institute faculty and staff on allowable costs based on award notices and contracts. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3 years of relevant experience
Basic knowledge of governmental regulations
Strong accounting skills
Competency in project management
A Bachelor’s Degree with broad knowledge of relevant research computer software, e.g.: Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, SPSS, Visio, and SunGard
Experience in creating and analyzing statistical reports
Must be able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports
Proven oral and written communication skills to interact with other employees

Nice To Haves

4 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation of and administering of sponsored and non-sponsored research proposals
Payroll transfers and grant journal entries
Preparation of quarterly certification documents for exempt center employees
Budget amendments
Coordinates with USC departments such as accounting on award set up
Monitoring potential over and underspending in projects and seeks resolution through center Contracts and Grants administrators and Principal Investigators
Developing reports on project financial status as needed
Serves as an Institute resource on research grants administration including Workday Financials
Provides information and guidance to Institute faculty and staff on allowable costs based on award notices and contracts
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested