Required Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience:

5+ years 5+ Years relevant experience with pre-award research administration or an equivalent combination. Must include review, advisement on and editing of proposals for externally sponsored research and preparing budgets.

Preferred Experience:

5+ years 5+ years relevant experience with research administration or an equivalent combination. Must include review, advisement on and editing of proposals for externally sponsored research and preparing budgets. Relevant experience in a pre-award in a large college, university or research institution

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Familiarity with various sponsor agency electronic research administration systems, experience using Cayuse SP and Cayuse 424 (or equivalent grants management software), an understanding of federal Uniform Guidance and federal regulatory compliance requirements including conflict of interest, export controls and research involving animals, human subjects and biohazardous materials; possess excellent judgment, communication and time management skills; be service oriented; have a sense of humor and an energy level conducive to working in a deadline driven environment. This position requires extensive computer knowledge of MS Word and Excel programs as well as web-based browser compatibility for a vast number (300+) sponsor electronic portals for both pre-award and non-financial post award institutional management of sponsored research related activities. Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills. Proficiency with word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software preferred for outreach and analytical functions. (e.g.) Research Administration Academy.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Must be adaptable, skilled at leveraging influence without authority, energized by change, able to maintain composure with differences of opinion and under deadline pressures, be team-oriented, goal-oriented, and have the ability to simplify, identify priorities and retain a collegial and friendly attitude. Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who want to contribute to the growth of our organization and themselves.