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Arizona State University is hiring a Research Advancement Administrator. The role involves developing budgets and budget narratives, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines, managing post-submission sponsor requests, reviewing funding announcements and proposals for eligibility and compliance, and providing guidance during proposal development and submission for impactful research initiatives.

Highlights

Develop and manage budgets and budget narratives aligned with sponsor guidelines and investigator input.
Ensure compliance by completing sponsor-required forms and assisting sub-recipients with documentation.
Manage post-submission actions such as just-in-time requests, revised budgets, and scope of work changes.
Review funding announcements and provide eligibility guidance to investigators independently.
Evaluate proposals for compliance before submission and upload grant proposals to various funding agencies.
Proficiency required in Excel and web-based organizational tools.
Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
Experience in organization, time management, multitasking, communication, and analytical skills desired.
Work environment is primarily office-based with ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Position offers an annual salary range of $42,480 to $59,000, depending on experience.

Research Advancement Administrator Full Description

Job Profile:Research Contract Specialist 3

Job Family:Research Contracts

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$59,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Salary Range: $42,480 - $59,000 per year; DOE

Are you looking for a career in helping make a difference in the world? Are you a problem solver and excel in customer service? Do you love working on budgets? We have a great new opportunity for you! The School of Computing & Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) Research Advancement (RA) Team is looking for a Pre-Award Research Advancement Administrator.

Research Advancement Administrators are part of a collaborative team directly supporting researchers making impactful advances in research globally. You will need a strong attention to detail, customer service skills, enjoy problem solving, and be looking to grow your career in an area with many growth opportunities.

Essential Duties:

Budget Management

Develops budgets and budget narratives in conjunction with investigator provided information and sponsor guidelines.
Creates budgets using accepted university systems and tools, and sponsor budget formats
Budgets cost share and obtains appropriate approvals.

Compliance Management

Completes additional sponsor required forms, checking for compliance (current and pending support, biosketches) according to university policies and guidelines
Assists sub-recipients with questions related to completing sub-recipient forms
Manages post submission action items requested by the sponsor such as just-in-time requests, revised budgets, scope of work changes, and additional certifications

Administrative

Independently reviews funding announcements and provides guidance on eligibility and sponsor requirements to investigators
Independently reviews proposals against guidelines for compliance before sending to the Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration
Provides guidance and counsel during development, pre-submission review which includes document management. Uploads grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies to verify and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in taking initiative, being diplomatic, being pro-active, and effectively manage stressful situations.
Experience in using organization, time management, and detail oriented skills.
Experience in multi-tasking and meeting deadlines effectively.
Experience in Excel and web-based tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Experience in using analytical skills.

Working Environment:

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended period of sitting.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
Ability to work both independently and within a complex structured team.
Normally receives no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments with review of completed tasks.
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices & policies in selecting methods & techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Statement:

The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) is the largest school within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering with locations on the Tempe, Polytechnic and Online campuses. SCAI has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, and provides service to the profession and the community. Our degree programs are widely recognized and offer opportunities for students to participate in research. Our research impact encompasses "Computing data into information - secure and affordable, anytime, anywhere".

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

Cultivate excellence
Deliver innovation that matters
Encourage bold thinking
Foster a community of learning and collaboration
Build a foundation for all to be successful

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASI/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Tempe

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14030.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:A fingerprint check is not required for this position.

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