Research Administrator - Anesthesiology

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Anesthesiology at the UW - Madison School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a research administrator to join their growing administrative team. This role will oversee post-award management and collaborate with the finance team, pre-award specialists, research manager, and principal investigators to ensure grant compliance and manage budgetary changes throughout an award's lifecycle. The position reports to the Research Program Manager and is ideal for an organized, financially inclined individual with strong communication skills. This role requires in-person work onsite, with potential for some remote work. It is a two-year terminal appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing position.

Requirements

Experience in managing extramurally funded federal awards
Demonstrated experience developing and balancing large budgets
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with research faculty
Continuous work eligibility in the United States

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UW-Madison and the School of Medicine & Public Health grant submission and management procedures is highly desirable
Experience with eRA Commons
Experience working with research faculty

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators
Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met