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Position Summary

The Departmental Research Administrator will be an integral part of the Pre-Award Research Office and Support (PROS) by independently supervising assigned departments with account management and monitoring, and compliance with government and industry accounting methods, procedures, and practices. The position involves establishing productive collaborative work relationships and assessing and responding to the assigned department’s needs. This position will provide mentoring and support to team members by offering advice on handling challenges and navigating projects and encourage collaboration and foster a positive team culture. The position will apply research administration policy and practices, and specifically, the position will supervise departments with grant administration and management and financial and data management. Finally, the position will partner the Business Officer and Director, with any additional ad hoc reporting or special projects.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience. Must be able to monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and laws. Must be able to manage complex financial areas or programs, including the preparation of financial statements and reports.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Preferred qualifications include strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent organizational skills. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, is preferred.