Research Administrator, Pre-Award II - School of Medicine - Pediatrics Research Administration Services

About the position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Responsibilities

• Manages pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Services (RAS) unit using knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to pre-award functions and awareness of federal rules and regulations related to research grant and contract activity.
• Pre-award activities include, but are not limited to, assisting departmental faculty/Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published time tables and deadlines, including management of the Just-In-Time process.
• Ensures proposals are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review.
• Confers with PI and pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-award documents for proposals.
• Assists the PI in the development of budgets and budget justification which includes proofing the budget for inconsistencies and ensuring accuracy.
• Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor, monitor compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information to include application of the appropriate overhead rate for the project.
• Advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions.
• Advises PI on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements.
• Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
• Reviews proposals for consistency with sponsor guidelines on budget, format, font size, page limits excluding narrative content (obtain and review sponsor guidelines).
• Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with University procedures and institutional signatures.
• Obtains signatures as needed.
• Monitors proposal status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols.
• Works effectively with other offices (central, school, departments, divisions) on research proposal.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of work-related grants and contracts experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.