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Purdue University is hiring a Research Account Specialist. This role manages faculty research portfolios within the College of Agriculture, guiding proposals from submission through post-award, coordinating with principal investigators, and ensuring adherence to financial and regulatory processes.

Highlights

Manage faculty research portfolios, ensuring smooth project progress from proposal to post-award stages.
Coordinate communication among investigator teams and handle project reporting and financial issues.
Assist with hiring and train personnel on operational policies and procedures.
Required to interpret and implement University policies and procedures effectively.
Proficiency with personal computer software and technology impacting business processes, such as SAP.
Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in account or financial management required.
Strong quantitative, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to build relationships across diverse workforces and work flexible schedules as needed.
Annual salary approximately $56,525, commensurate with education and experience.
Employment is exempt, with retirement eligibility under a Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan.

Research Account Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, the Research Account Specialist will manage a group of faculty research portfolios in the College of Agriculture.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist with expediting projects through the steps required to bring a proposal from submission through post award.
Work closely with faculty to shepherd the administration of research through the appropriate processes by maintaining continuous flow through proposal submission, award, and post award activities.
Act as a designated specialist for research portfolios to promote communication among the investigator team, take responsibility for project reporting and coordination, prepare and review grant projections, and work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to address any issues.
Interface with participants, sponsors, subcontractors, and other Purdue offices including business office and sponsored program units regarding budget revisions and other financial issues on a PI’s grant including assisting with Animal and Human Subject protocols and regulatory needs.
Work with internal and external organizations to understand procedures for acquiring space, furniture, and other physical requirements of the project as needed.
Assist with hiring to ensure that University hiring processes are followed.
Assist in training of personnel that reports to the PI on operational policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of account management, financial management, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skills.
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP,etc.
Personal computer and related software skills.
Strong quantitative skills with ability to synthesize complex information and produce quality management reports.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that allows for demands of reporting, implementation of new projects, etc. and not so much normal business hours, as business needs.

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S060
Job Code #20003797
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525/year, commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, the Research Account Specialist will manage a group of faculty research portfolios in the College of Agriculture.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist with expediting projects through the steps required to bring a proposal from submission through post award.
Work closely with faculty to shepherd the administration of research through the appropriate processes by maintaining continuous flow through proposal submission, award, and post award activities.
Act as a designated specialist for research portfolios to promote communication among the investigator team, take responsibility for project reporting and coordination, prepare and review grant projections, and work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to address any issues.
Interface with participants, sponsors, subcontractors, and other Purdue offices including business office and sponsored program units regarding budget revisions and other financial issues on a PI’s grant including assisting with Animal and Human Subject protocols and regulatory needs.
Work with internal and external organizations to understand procedures for acquiring space, furniture, and other physical requirements of the project as needed.
Assist with hiring to ensure that University hiring processes are followed.
Assist in training of personnel that reports to the PI on operational policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of account management, financial management, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skills.
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP,etc.
Personal computer and related software skills.
Strong quantitative skills with ability to synthesize complex information and produce quality management reports.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that allows for demands of reporting, implementation of new projects, etc. and not so much normal business hours, as business needs.

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Professional 1

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