Research Administrator - Research Administration Office
About The Position
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Research Administrators in the Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) assist faculty and staff with the mechanics of preparing research proposals through internal approvals (via Kuali Research) and submitted to the sponsor. Upon award, they represent the university in research contract negotiations and facilitate award setup. They coordinate any contractual needs during the course of each project and ensure close-out requirements are m
Requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
- High degree of written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills/emotional intelligence.
- Proven ability to engage in team building, management and interaction, leadership, take initiative, and adapt through motivated learning.
- Excellent computer proficiency, particularly in learning sponsor systems/submission portals, using spreadsheets and word processing; adept at learning new computer systems and processes.
- Ability to work and solve problems independently.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Federal Uniform Guidance regulations.
- Experience with Research Administration systems (e.g., Kuali Research, sponsor web portals, government websites).
- Knowledge of budgeting and accounting.
Responsibilities
- Proposal Preparation and Submission
- Negotiating and Interacting with Sponsors
- Compliance with Federal and Other Requirements
- Negotiating and Interfacing with Subrecipients
- Project and Account Management (Post-Award)
- Educate Faculty, Staff, & Students
Benefits
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Access to athletic facilities
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness program
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
