Research Advancement Administrator

Job Profile:

Research Administration Specialist 2

Job Family:

Research Administration

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Responsible for collaborating with faculty and researchers in managing routine aspects of proposal development, development of financial resources and programs, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Job Description:

The Polytechnic School (TPS) is seeking a Research Advancement Administrator (Pre-Award) to join our Research Advancement Team. We are looking for an individual interested in making a difference in the world by directly supporting researchers who are making globally impactful advances in research, and who is seeking a career with various opportunities for growth.

The Research Advancement Administrator position will have the responsibility of collaborating with Fulton School of Engineering (FSE) faculty at TPS on the development, preparation, and submission of sponsored project proposals to various funding agencies. In this role the candidate would not be
responsible for technical content, rather they would be supporting faculty in the administrative aspects of proposal development and submission.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone that enjoys being part of a collaborative team environment. The successful individual will be someone who has a strong attention to detail, demonstrates good customer service and

communication skills, values continuous improvement, enjoys problem solving, and thrives in a fast paced environment with crucial timelines. This position
reports to the Research Advancement Manager at TPS.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits which include: health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU
recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Position Salary Range:

• $42,480 - $59,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Provides administrative guidance during pre-submission, development, and administrative review.

• Independently reviews funding announcements and provides guidance on eligibility and sponsor requirements to investigators.

• Works with ASU's Proposal Negotiation Team and sponsors as needed for clarification of application guidelines.

• Develops budgets and budget narratives in conjunction with investigator provided information and sponsor guidelines.

• Provides support in document management and in the uploading of grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. (i.e., current and pending support, biosketches, etc.)

• Verifies and ensures ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements.

• Assists with post submission action items requested by the sponsor such as just-in-time requests, revised budgets, scope of work changes, and additional certifications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in pre-award sponsored research administration within a higher

• education or research environment.

• Experience developing proposal budgets and justifications for federal, state, industry, or foundation sponsors; or demonstrated knowledge of budgetary

• principles, practices, and procedures.

• Experience interpreting funding opportunity announcements and coordinating proposal submissions.

• Knowledge of federal regulations, Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200), and sponsor guidelines.

• Strong experience in Excel and web-based tools.

• Ability to take initiative, be diplomatic, and effectively manage stressful situations while multi-tasking and meeting deadlines effectively through organization and time management.

• Evidence of effective communication skills, and an analytical mindset.

Working Environment:

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended period of sitting.

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Department Statement:

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Polytechnic

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

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