Associate Sponsored Research Analyst

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in Emory University's central Office of Sponsored Programs. The Associate Sponsored Research Analyst assists faculty and staff with standard grant applications and routine funding proposals, and works with funding agencies and university personnel to resolve proposal, grant-management, and guideline questions and determine award status.

The role prepares award acceptance documents, processes standard sponsor agreements and subcontracts, and helps ensure administrative, financial, compliance, and regulatory requirements are met. It also supports non-financial post-award activities, maintains records, and assists with educational seminars and workshops for faculty and staff.

The position offers regular work-from-home opportunities but requires the employee to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule according to departmental business needs. The employee must reside in Georgia. Emory may change the remote-work status with notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science, or a related field, and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must reside in the state of Georgia.
• Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and staff in preparing standard grant applications and routine proposals for funding agencies and sponsors.
• Communicate with funding agencies, faculty, and staff to resolve guideline, grant-management, and proposal issues and determine award status.
• Prepare Notice of Award Acceptance documents and ensure the accuracy of administrative and financial award information.
• Respond to requests from agencies, faculty, or staff for additional information or clarification.
• Process standard agreements and subcontracts with sponsors.
• Review basic contract terms and conditions and seek guidance from supervisors or General Counsel when needed and applicable.
• Coordinate required approvals or certifications from organizational committees, including the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee, and ensure funding agencies receive required approval letters.
• Ensure applicable legal, institutional, and agency compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain required records.
• Handle non-financial post-award activities, including obtaining final statements or reports from faculty and forwarding them to the appropriate agency, and assisting with award transfers for relocating researchers.
• Assist in organizing and conducting educational seminars and workshops for faculty and staff.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level