Research Administrator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

361d • $57,000

About The Position

The primary role of this position is to support members of the Department of Surgery engaged in sponsored research through professional administration to maintain and build on the vibrant and expanding Surgery research portfolio. This includes advising and assisting faculty and academic staff in developing and submitting grant applications, contract proposals, and progress and final reports (and related budgets for all). Keeping faculty and appropriate staff apprised of the status of grants, current contract or grant policies, and regulations and guidelines made by granting agencies (especially NIH) and campus research offices. Serving as a liaison with principal investigators (PIs) and granting agencies (including electronic research administration/ERA issues), University offices, etc. Meeting with faculty and academic staff to identify research interests and to develop funding strategies and plan. The person in this position will need to obtain a thorough knowledge of grant proposal development and the conduct of research and administration of research activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in health administration, biological sciences, social sciences, business, or related field
• At least two years of substantial involvement or familiarity in research, sponsored programs administration either in a sponsoring or recipient organization, or the equivalent in a self-funding organization
• Knowledge of National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal and university regulations for the conduct of research
• Experience in a medical, research, or educational setting

Nice To Haves

• Highly effective communicator
• Very organized
• Self-motivated
• Embraces personal accountability to meet critical deadlines
• Takes initiative to support research goals

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree