Sponsored Research Administrator College of Engineering Dean's Office Research Administration Support Staff

Carnegie Mellon University is a private global research university that stands among the worlds most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science path-breaking performances creative start-ups big data big ambitions hands-on learning and a whole lot of robots CMU doesnt imagine the future we invent it. If youre passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters your journey starts here!

The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence innovation and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering sciences arts business and other disciplines to yield transformative results.

We are searching for a Sponsored Research Administrator to be a part of the research administration team. You will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the pre-award budgeting and proposal submission process for faculty across the college including interpretation and communication of research announcement requirements budget development preparation of internal and external proposal forms and use of electronic proposal submission modules. The incumbent will have daily interaction with faculty staff and researchers federal and non-federal sponsors finance and research representatives from subcontracting institutions the Universitys Office of Sponsored Programs Office of Research Integrity and Compliance as well as finance and research administration counterparts campus-wide.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts the research proposal faculty on proposal requirements and deadline planning. Developing proposal budgets. Preparing government and sponsor forms and contributing administrative content to applications
• Provides faculty members with various options and scenarios that can be used in a proposals planning or during the execution of the work
• Compiles and/or proofreads non-technical components of proposal packages such as investigator qualifications current and pending support budget justifications and similar; ideally is capable of writing drafts of these non-technical components of proposals
• Maintains data in the universitys proposal system
• Participates in selected university college and department meetings
• Values working as member of a larger team embodying a flexible collaborative approach to assignments and expectations as needs change

You must demonstrate:

• Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university and government policies and procedures
• Excellent oral written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven expertise in Excel
• Extreme attention to detail in a fast-paced academic environment
• Ability to work well independently but also to seek assistance when needed
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field
• Research Administration Experience or CRA certification a plus
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

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