Duties And Responsibilities
The Research Administrator is an integral role within the Office of Sponsored Programs and supports the assigned departments and faculty/researchers within a defined portfolio of grants with the administration of pre and postaward. Using independent judgment they will be responsible for coordinating administrative and accounting functions including the following responsibilities: This position serves as a critical resource to faculty and research staff provides advice and counsel regarding sponsored projects administration and assures sound stewardship of sponsored research dollars. Proposal review and submission award review and negotiation authorization of new sponsored project account and changes to existing and uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage a high volume of awards and subawards; many involving significant complexity/multiple PIs. Financial reporting invoicing and payment management. Ensure compliance with funding source and administrative guidelines by monitoring expenses for compliance committed effort subcontracts sponsor guidelines and ensuring orderly closure of projects. Understands interprets and applies relevant sponsor and University policy to assure best grants management practices. Providing excellent service to MSU faculty staff and students consistent with established standards and best practices and prioritizes work based on an understanding of needs and expectations. Proactive in avoiding and resolving problems.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority