Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer research projects hosted through the Foundation and Sponsored Projects by serving as portfolio coordinator/fiscal officer
• Proactively establish a collaborative relationship with the assigned Principal Investigators and department staff by maintaining effective and regular communication
• Strategize with PIs possible allocation of resources and personnel by assisting with the development of project timelines
• Oversee account balances and provide quarterly budget reconciliation, annual spending plans and forecasted carryforward dollars for assigned portfolios
• Regularly draw upon interpretation of federal regulations and guidance, sponsor requirements and university policies to review and approve financial transactions
• Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting (as needed) with PIs and stakeholders
• Prepare sponsor required financial reports for signature by AOR
• Prepare cover sheet and submit contracts for signature by SPCS (pre and post award)
• Establish subawards and maintain regular communication as part of monitoring progress
• Explore compliant resolutions with Manager for more complex circumstances
• Liaise between PI, College, external and internal partners, Sponsored Project Services (SPS) and University of Arizona Foundation (UAF) to ensure a smooth and compliant award experience for researchers
• Collaborate with Pre-Award Team and PI to update projects through UAR as needed, including PI changes, new budgets and budget changes for ongoing projects, and cross-train on Pre-Award Processes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to problem solve and think critically
• Knowledge of both Pre- and Post-Award research administration, preferably in a university setting
• Excellent record keeping and data entry skills
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating data 
• Good communication skills