Research Administrator (GEAR Up)

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Research Administrator. This is a grant-funded, renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Director of System Sponsored Programs and EPSCoR. The position may be located in either Reno, NV OR Las Vegas, NV. The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant challenges and opportunities in serving over 110,000 students and 12,000 employees. The Research Administrator for the Nevada System of Higher Education will be responsible for providing preaward/post award research administration and daily programmatic oversight of education, workforce and research programs, including GEAR UP.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience directly applicable to the position is required.
• Knowledge of NSHE rules and regulations and OMB Uniform Guidance
• Extensive background in grant proposal and budget preparation
• Excellent computer skills using statistical spreadsheets and word processing software
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• Ability to work autonomously

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in non-profit/higher education grants management.
• Preference given to Certified Research Administrators (CRA).
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• administer program budget that is typically over $1 million annually
• manage the day-to-day activities of programs
• oversee all accounting and financial transactions, approve expenditures and maintain fiscal oversight of programs
• prepare subawards and distribute grant funds, process modifications to awards
• review invoices from subawardees to ensure compliance with program requirements, as well as state and federal regulations
• track project cost-sharing
• oversee purchasing card and expenditures to a central operating budget
• assist in post award accounting and close out cycles
• ensure compliance to federal regulations, non-regulatory guidelines, Office of Management and Budget requirements (Uniform Guidance), and specific sponsor requirements
• work with a team consisting of university staff and administrators to provide overall programmatic needs
• develop and prepare grant applications and submit grants through required portals
• oversee and coordinate request for proposals (RFPs) statewide and prepare proposals for review
• compile and submit interim and annual reports while ensuring reporting and evaluation requirements are met
• perform general office tasks as necessary
• communicate and work collaboratively with individuals from a broad range of demographic, ethnic, educational, economic and professional backgrounds
• travel statewide and to national meetings (5% of the job)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, an employer paid long term disability plan is included.
• Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA). Employee contributions of 19.25% are matched 100% by the employer and employees experience an immediate vesting in the plan. Employees who currently or previously participated in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada may be eligible to continue in the PERS plan.
• Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.
• Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit. Faculty may take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate and their dependents may access an unlimited number of credits, if they meet specific criteria.
• Additional Perks: Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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