Sponsored Research Administrator - College of Engineering - Dean's Office Research Administration Support Staff

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other disciplines to yield transformative results. We are searching for a Sponsored Research Administrator to be a part of the research administration team. You will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the pre-award budgeting and proposal submission process for faculty across the college, including interpretation and communication of research announcement requirements, budget development, preparation of internal and external proposal forms, and use of electronic proposal submission modules. The incumbent will have daily interaction with faculty, staff and researchers, federal and non-federal sponsors, finance and research representatives from subcontracting institutions, the University's Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Research Integrity and Compliance, as well as finance and research administration counterparts campus-wide.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university and government policies and procedures
Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven expertise in Excel
Extreme attention to detail in a fast-paced academic environment
Ability to work well independently, but also to seek assistance when needed
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Successful background check

Nice To Haves

Research Administration Experience or CRA certification a plus
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Responsibilities

Conducts the research proposal process.
Advising faculty on proposal requirements and deadline planning.
Developing proposal budgets.
Preparing government and sponsor forms and contributing administrative content to applications
Provides faculty members with various options and scenarios that can be used in a proposal's planning or during the execution of the work
Compiles and/or proofreads non-technical components of proposal packages, such as investigator qualifications, current and pending support, budget justifications, and similar; ideally is capable of writing drafts of these non-technical components of proposals
Maintains data in the university's proposal system
Participates in selected university, college, and department meetings
Values working as member of a larger team, embodying a flexible, collaborative approach to assignments and expectations as needs change

Benefits

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

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