Research Administrator, Pre Award with the Office of Sponsored Programs (REMOTE) [R0153457]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

13d•$68,000 - $77,000•Remote

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Research Administrator, Pre Award for the Office of Sponsored Programs. This remote position assists faculty, principal investigators, and department grant administrators in the development, preparation, and submission of sponsored proposals for research, service projects, and other creative activities. Responsibilities include preparing and submitting proposals in compliance with university and external policies, assisting with proposal budgets, submitting applications through online platforms, and educating faculty and staff on proposal development and submission processes. The role also involves utilizing Cayuse for grant management activities and staying current with federal regulations and sponsor requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and related professional experience in research administration within non-profit, higher education, or hospital settings.
2-4 years of experience in job area.
Central office operations related to working in a Pre Award office; to include proposal submission, review and interpretation of funding agencies/sponsors.
Knowledge of the functional areas of sponsored program administration (Pre-award through Post-award) and a good general knowledge of the nature of research in all academic disciplines.
General understanding of the nature and requirements of sponsored project contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, requests for proposal or quote.
Understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities.
Knowledge of federal procurement regulations, including the CFR & FAR, agency CFR/FAR implementations, and the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 and audit regulations (Single Audit) that pertain to institutions of higher education.
Knowledgeable of sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
Experience working in grant submission platforms such as ASSIST, Research.gov, Grants.gov, NSPIRES, etc.
Experience with Excel and budget development.
Demonstrated customer service focus and an ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and effectively, presenting ideas, answering questions and documenting activities.
Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Self-starter, diplomatic, pro-active, ability to manage stress.
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability and capacity to work with a high degree of independence within a fast paced environment that is deadline driven and a multi-tasking operating environment.
Ability to interact and collaborate with multiple constituencies as well as excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and act independently in a highly complex regulatory/legal environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Research Administrator (CRA), through Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)
Previous Cayuse experience

Responsibilities

Prepare, review and submit proposals ensuring compliance with university and external policies, laws, and regulations.
Assist faculty and staff with the development and review of proposal budgets.
Submit applications through federal and non-federal online submission platforms.
Submit highly complex proposals involving multiple departments, institutions, cost-sharing, or training grants.
Educate and train faculty and staff on all aspects of proposal development and submission.
Utilize and become proficient in Cayuse for grant management activities.
Provide critical analysis and guidance in the review and interpretation of funding opportunity announcements.
Manage a significant volume of proposals.
Provide proposal component review on budgets, required templates, standard forms, etc.
Provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding research administration issues, interpreting policies and regulations.
Assist in educating faculty, departmental administrators and other staff members on proposal and budget development, and unique sponsor requirements.
Educate and train faculty and staff on the use of the Cayuse grants management system.
Work independently or with others on various projects such as surveys, policy/procedure development, form development, or special reports.
Participate in and contribute to process improvements.
Maintain expertise in federal, state and university regulations, policies, and procedures.
Regularly review federal sponsor policies and proposal guides and participate in webinars, trainings, and/or conferences to remain current on regulatory compliance.