Post-Award Specialist

Special Instructions to Applicants:All interested applicants should attach a resumeand cover letterin the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

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Position Summary:

BioSciencesat Rice is home to undergraduate and doctoral degree programs in Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. We are investigating fundamental properties of living organisms and impacts on the future quality of life on earth.

The post-award specialist supports the Department ofBioSciencesat Rice with all aspects of post-award research accounting grant and fund future spending projections and reporting. The incumbent will provide deep and independent analytical andfinancial managementof post-award research administration. This person serves as liaison between departmental faculty and Research addition to research grants accounts to be managed forBioSciencesfaculty include faculty monies University funds and gift funds. This personis responsible forthe administration of grants funds subs and contracts of assigned faculty to ensure compliance with sponsoring agencies the awards and university policies. This position prepares various projections and financial reports for departmental faculty the Departmental Chair Executive Administrator the Accounting Manager and other entities and meets with said parties to present those reports/projections and their analysis.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate for this position has a basic understanding of research administration and accounting practices in higher education. The position requires proactive judgment responsiveness initiative and being able to manage multiple tasks whiledemonstratingexcellent interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the role requires a detail-oriented organized and analytical professional who can work independently as well as in a team environment.

Workplace Requirements:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule after a probationary period. PerRice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: The expected hiring salary range is $63731 to $75000 annually.

*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirementadditionalrelated experienceabove and beyondwhat isrequired may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Two or more (2) years of related administrative experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirementadditionalrelated educationabove and beyondwhat isrequiredmay be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Skills:
  • Intermediate knowledge of spreadsheet email and database software programs
  • Working knowledge of research administration guidelines regulations and policies
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Analysis critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferences:

• Some research administration experience ( administration to various agencies such as NIH NSF DOD DOE DARPA CPRIT etc.)
• Bachelors degree in business administration accounting or finance
• Experience in a higher education environment withproficiencyin organizational financial analyses
• Experience withiO
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing concurrent deadlines

Essential Functions:

• Manages postaward administration for a portfolio of grants and contracts
• Responsible for using financial forecasting tools to confirm that each Principal Investigator (PI) is solvent and can meet their financial obligations for the budget addition working with financial forecasting toolsidentifyavailable budget surplus budget deficits and burn rates for each PI and help them plan accordingly.
• Gathers data and analyzes information toassistin recommendations and optimization ofappropriate useof funding sources.
• Monitors expense allocations tracks balance conducts variance analysis and projects burn rate and futureutilization.
• Participates in account close out activities
• Reviews tracks and monitors expenditures including high-value / high-risk expenditures and cost-sharing commitments
• Ensures Subcontract statements of work budget and budget justification are received and approved by the PI
• Coordinates and reviews account setup; reviews tracks and approves expenditures; monitors budgets; provides data for financial and progress reports as needed
• Responds to Accounting audit inquiries
• Serves as a liaison with OSR RCA internal audit funding agencies and organizations subcontractors institutes centers and other departments
• Manages effort commitments of key project personnel
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

• Assistswith administrative duties such as coordinating research-related travelpurchasingequipment and supplies and scheduling meetings and events

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