Research Administrators (RAs) support faculty with grant proposals and compliance
Manage a portfolio of faculty post-award and payroll sourcing activities
Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to compile and submit grants
Oversee day-to-day management of research administration
Implement procedures for efficient workflow and staff training
Manage complex award reviews and annual agency reports
Coordinate submission of grant-related documentation
Track and maintain an online database of grants
Communicate with leadership to ensure service excellence for faculty
Prepare monthly financial reports and monitor budgets

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (4 Years)
Grants Administration (2 Years)
Knowledge of S2S and SUBS system
Knowledge of agency guidelines
Master’s degree (preferred)
Adobe Acrobat
Analytical Thinking
Computerized Accounting
Computer Literacy
Deadline Management
Grant Administration
IBM Cognos Analytics
Interpersonal Communication
Learning New Technologies
Maintaining Composure
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Oral Communications
Supervisory Management
Workday Software
Written Communication

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Tuition coverage for you and your family

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Grants AdministrationAnalytical ThinkingComputerized AccountingGrant AdministrationS2S systemSUBS systemIBM Cognos AnalyticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordBudget Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationDeadline ManagementLearning New TechnologiesMaintaining ComposureOral CommunicationsWritten CommunicationSupervisory ManagementCollaborationCommunicationWorkflow Management