Sponsored Research Administrator
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$ 55000 - 85000
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Job Description
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Sponsored Research Administrator - Boca Raton FL.
The Sponsored Research Administrator will report to the Associate Director for Research Administration and will work with investigators conducting basic clinical and translational research. The primary goal of this position is to support the timely effective and efficient functioning of sponsored addition the candidate will participate in other strategic initiatives and in the development and implementation of procedures for the program/service area.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Serve as primary point of contact for faculty department administrators and staff pertaining to all pre- and post-award duties.
Update pre- and post- award shared trackers on a regular (weekly minimum) basis.
Provide funding announcement guidance including interpretation of university and sponsor policies and requirements.
Prepare and review all proposal content (including budget development) for accuracy and adherence to requirements.
Enter proposals into both the universitys internal grants management system (Novelution) and sponsors systems including but not limited to ASSIST DOD ProposalCentral and .
Oversee new award set up including review of NOAs personnel effort compliance approvals or cost share and ensure that the principal investigator/department staff understands any unique award requirements.
Assist with Just In Time requests including the creation and review of personnel Other Support budget revisions (if applicable) and compliance approvals (IACUC IRB etc.).
Monitor spending on awards for compliance with federal university and sponsor regulations.
Forecast expenses and provide monthly as well as ad hoc financial reports to College and faculty.
Ensure research compliance in areas related to each project including conflict of interest IRB IACUC EH&S and export control.
Advise and assist with hiring new grant personnel and annual renewals including contract review as needed.
Assist with progress report submissions re-budgeting needs and no-cost extension requests.
Prepare and submit payroll accounting adjustments journal entries accounting adjustments or budget amendments as necessary for post-award management.
Assist with quarterly effort reporting and certification of grant-funded personnel.
Track grant activity and provide reports to College leadership as needed.
Serve as liaison to the Office of Sponsored Programs Research Accounting and other relevant offices within the University.
Other sponsored research administration duties and strategic initiatives as required.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience required.Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Degree in Business Administration or Accounting and two years of experience in sponsored research administration.
Ability to interpret communicate and apply financial regulatory and administrative guidelines of funding opportunity announcements.
Strong accounting financial and analytical skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze financial data.
Excellent organizational interpersonal verbal communication and writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Adobe.
Sound knowledge of federal and NIH policies.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple assignments in a time-sensitive environment.
Experience with Workday financial management system.
Salary:
$55000 - $85000 per year.College or Department:
COM: Research Administration SupportLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends as needed.This position is not eligible for remote/flexible work arrangements.
Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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