Research Administration Specialist Research & Sponsored Programs

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Research Administration Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Administration Specialists primary responsibility is to provide pre-award and post-award support to principal investigators/project directors (PIs) pursuing external funding through a variety of federal agencies and non-federal organizations through the life cycle of an award. During the pre-award phase this position will provide guidance on the preparation writing review and submission of proposals for extramural funding. This support includes assisting with the development of budgets review and interpretation of guidelines proposal routing and approval and submission. If awarded the Research Administration Specialist will work with the Director of Operations and Compliance Coordinator to setup the award and then provide primary post-award support in managing the funds including assisting PIs with the expenditures of their grant accounts monitoring grant accounts reporting on grant funds and a variety of budget related compliance issues. This position will be responsible for tracking the items due on grants and then ultimately to closeout grants. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director Operations Research & Sponsored Programs

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include but not limited to the following:

• Reviews guidelines to determine eligibility and to highlight key points for PIs. When guidelines are long or complex this may also include summarizing the guidelines into a proposal plan for faculty who are going to submit.

• Develops budget and review for adherence to funding agency and institutional budget guidelines.

• Identifies funding agency and institutional requirements (i.e. faculty release conflict of interest cost-share etc.) and adherence to these requirements in order to complete routing and approval before submission.

• Works with different platforms for submission especially NIH ASSIST NSF and . This will include completion of the administrative forms on those systems and proposal submission.

• Tracks and reports of applications submitted.

• Monitors grant accounts for budget adherence to university state and funding agency guidelines and work with other university office to resolve grant issues (i.e. grant accounting payroll procurement cost-share etc.)

• Provides budget projections of project expenses to determine need for additional funds potential overruns and requests to recommendations for corrections or budget transfers when needed.

• Enters payroll transactions and review payroll issues each pay period to identify costing issues or potential overcharges.

• Monitors grant activity timeline and assist faculty with grant requirements.

• Provides timely closeout of awards.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Identifies funding opportunities and makes these available to the campus.

• Provides proposal and budget assistance for internal funding programs.

• Assists with award negotiation and setup.

• Orders equipment and supplies from various companies and follows up on orders and assists with travel when possible.

• Prepares or assists with reports such as monthly annual and special reports as requested.

• Provides post-award orientations/training to project directors and key administrators regarding grants management of externally funded programs.

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of research administrative experience with proposal development grant management or compliance is preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

May complete some or all work remotely upon approval via the universitys Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Current knowledge of federal and other granting agencies agency online systems and federal Uniform Guidance cost principles.

• Ability to prepare budgets and monitor accounts using TWU fiscal reporting systems. Also requires a high level of proficiency with Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to rapidly assimilate and retain University fiscal and academic policies procedures and practices.

• Ability to interact with multiple constituencies in a professional manner.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment including related university software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination intimidation harassment including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

Remote employees must have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated properly equipped workspace at a fixed location. Please refer to Alternative Work Arrangements for Staff Employee URP 05.620.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices as well as any near-miss incidents to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Womans University an AA/EEO employer provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin religion gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other legally protected category class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidates ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Womans University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

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