[Remote] Research Administrator II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Michigan State University is hiring a Research Administrator II to manage post-award research administration for faculty and support grant awards, revisions, financial reporting, and compliance. The role also supports research compliance processes and training for researchers, faculty, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the administration, monitoring, and financial management of moderately complex projects in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and university policies, procedures, and regulations
• Provides support with post-award administration of grants, contracts, clinical trials and PI initiated clinical research and trials
• Guides investigators by reviewing the award budget status; assists with preparation of interim and final financial and technical progress reports
• Examines project financials and budgets for accuracy and reports discrepancies to immediate supervisor and investigator
• Processes project account closeout activities; helps develop final reports, assists with analysis of project logistics as required, and notifies immediate supervisor and investigator of concerns
• Tracks progress of invoices, payments and subcontract and sponsor communication
• Coordinates ordering of supplies and services
• Prepare cost-share entries and effort reporting
• Reviews research compliance process components, including budget review and justification, feasibility, research billing process, conflict of interest reporting, program evaluation and monthly and annual reporting processes
• Helps leadership in the training of researchers, faculty and administrators on grant submissions, research and paperwork, clarifying roles and correct research process, and application of appropriate regulations

Skills

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business administration, Finance, or a research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre- or post-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• This job requires completion of Essentials of Research Administration (MSU Certificate) or equivalent within one year of hire
• Four year degree in business or accounting preferred
• Experience supporting pre and post-award research administration, including budgets, expenditures, grants, contracts, cost sharing, or project closeouts
• Knowledge of research requirements and experience with financial or research administration systems, such as EBS, Kuali, Business Intelligence, or comparable systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, exercise sound judgment, and work collaboratively
• Research administration training or certification is preferred

Benefits

• Remote-friendly: some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

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