Research Advancement Administrator

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

6d•$42,480 - $59,000

About The Position

Are you looking for a career in helping make a difference in the world? Are you a problem solver and excel in customer service? Do you love working on budgets? We have a great new opportunity for you! The School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE) Research Advancement (RA) Team is looking for a Pre-Award Research Advancement Administrator. Research Advancement Administrators are part of a collaborative team directly supporting researchers making impactful advances in research globally. You will need a strong attention to detail, customer service skills, enjoy problem solving, and be looking to grow your career in an area with many growth opportunities.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, problem solving

Nice To Haves

Experience in taking initiative, being diplomatic, being pro-active, and effectively manage stressful situations.
Experience in using organization, time management, and detail oriented skills.
Experience in multi-tasking and meeting deadlines effectively.
Experience in Excel and web-based tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Experience in using analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Develops budgets and budget narratives in conjunction with investigator provided information and sponsor guidelines.
Creates budgets using accepted university systems and tools, and sponsor budget formats
Budgets cost share and obtains appropriate approvals.
Completes additional sponsor required forms, checking for compliance (current and pending support, biosketches) according to university policies and guidelines
Assists sub-recipients with questions related to completing sub-recipient forms
Manages post submission action items requested by the sponsor such as just-in-time requests, revised budgets, scope of work changes, and additional certifications
Independently reviews funding announcements and provides guidance on eligibility and sponsor requirements to investigators
Independently reviews proposals against guidelines for compliance before sending to the Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration
Provides guidance and counsel during development, pre-submission review which includes document management.
Uploads grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies to verify and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements