Sponsored Research Administrator - College of Engineering - Dean's Office

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering is seeking a Sponsored Research Administrator to provide research grant and contract management support to multiple faculty members and/or laboratories. The role manages multiple moderately complex grants with varying end dates and performs fiscal, compliance, forecasting, and management functions. The position collaborates with university offices and diverse internal and external partners to address research administration issues and support the university’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience or sponsored research administration experience.
• Successful background check.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse population of internal and external partners with high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Establish accounts in financial systems, rebudget funds, and monitor or modify awards and expenditures.
• Complete expense and labor distribution transactions.
• Approve invoices.
• Monitor computing and other facility charges.
• Interpret university and agency funding regulations and guidelines for multiple moderately complex grants.
• Monitor grants and contracts to ensure expenses are paid according to contract terms.
• Prepare renewals and reports for sponsoring agencies.
• Provide faculty with planning and execution options and scenarios, including assessing labor allocation and distribution across awards.
• Develop forecasts and budgets and oversee post-award management through renewal or closeout.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to faculty on research grants and programs.
• Conduct variance analysis and research causes of differences between planned and actual expenses.
• Work regularly with university areas such as the Office of Sponsored Projects, Sponsored Projects Accounting, and Procurement to resolve complex labor allocation, accounting, and related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Paid time off
• Observed holidays
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Family Concierge Team assistance with childcare needs
• Fitness center access

What This Job Offers

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