Research Administrator II, Post-Award
Emory University
full-time
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Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Manages post-award activities within a Research Administration Services (RAS) unit in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts.
- Regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances; prepare adjustments and corrections to award budgets.
- Prepare financial reports and ensure all financial requirements are met and awards are closed out.
- Interact regularly with and provide high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research.
- Define account establishment parameters upon award acceptance, set up award in financial system, and distribute award information to PIs, co-PIs and relevant staff.
- Coordinate payroll adjustments for budgeted positions (including relative cost sharing positions) and review/reconcile award expenditures and budgets.
- Project and forecast future award expenditures; manage budget, reporting and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract.
- Complete financial reports to sponsors and monitor compliance with agency and University reporting regulations; assist PIs with non-financial report submissions as needed.
- Coordinate and submit requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, rebudgeting, changes in scope, and other award modifications in compliance with sponsor guidelines.
- Facilitate approval of invoices to pay subcontractors, review effort reports and manage quarterly effort certification process, and apply federal and university rules to effort allocation.
- Assist in transferring awards out of the university and close out funded projects consistent with university process and timelines.
- Work collaboratively with post-award specialists and RAS colleagues; report to the Post-Award Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and three years of experience related to grants and contracts management OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations / terms and conditions relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.
- Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financial System preferred.
- Experience at a large research institution with high volume and complex awards (preferred).
- Experience with NIH post-award management duties (preferred).
- Strong service orientation and ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with faculty, staff, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Willingness to support the RAS navigation culture and understand Office of Research Administration processes.
- Ability to work Eastern (EST) time zone business hours may apply.
- Pre-employment screenings may include INA and criminal background check; verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications; drug screening; and vaccination requirements.