Research Advancement Admin

104301BR

Campus: Tempe

Resrch Advancement Admin

Job Description

The School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment Research Advancement (RA) Team is looking for an individual interested in making a difference in the world, working with faculty who are making globally impactful advances in research, and having a career in a profession with various opportunities for growth.

Professionals in Research Advancement collaborate with university professors and researchers in preparing and submitting research proposals. Research Advancement Professionals provide administrative services such as budget development, drafting agency-specific documents, interpretation of guidelines and policies, interaction with internal departments, institutional research administration and leadership, and coordination and collaboration with federal agencies. Professionals in Research Advancement are essential in helping researchers further advance scientific knowledge that benefits the public. The ideal candidate for this position will be someone that enjoys being part of a collaborative team environment supporting directly, researchers who are making globally impactful advances in research. They should be someone that has strong attention to detail, is looking to grow a career in a profession with various opportunities for growth, demonstrates excellent customer service skills, values continuous improvement, and enjoys complex problem-solving.

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

Job Family

Research Operations

Department Name

Sch Sustain Engr & Built Envrn

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$45,000 - $59,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

18-September-2024

Category

02

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 sponsors budget formats.
• Budgets cost share and obtains appropriate approvals.

Compliance Management

• Completes additional sponsor-required forms, checking for compliance (current and pending support, bio sketches) 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, the 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 them to the Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration
• Provides guidance and counsel during development and 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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Three years of experience in a field appropriate to the area/unit of assignment OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Experience in taking initiative, being diplomatic, being proactive, and effectively manage stressful situations.
• Experience in using organization, time management, and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience in using Excel and web-based tools.
• 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 periods 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 or within a complex structured team
• Works from general instructions on standard job duties and specific directions/ instructions on new assignments Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

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.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.