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TITLE
Research Administration Specialist
JOB SUMMARY
The Research Administration Specialist's primary responsibility is to provide pre-award and post-award support to principal investigators/project directors (PIs) pursuing external funding through a variety of federal agencies and non-federal organizations through the life-cycle of an award. During the pre-award phase, this position will provide guidance on the preparation, writing, review, and submission of proposals for extramural funding. This support includes assisting with the development of budgets, review and interpretation of guidelines, proposal routing and approval, and submission. If awarded, the Research Administration Specialist will work with the Director of Operations and Compliance Coordinator to setup the award and then provide primary post-award support in managing the funds including assisting PIs with the expenditures of their grant accounts, monitoring grant accounts, reporting on grant funds and a variety of budget related compliance issues. This position will be responsible for tracking the items due on grants and then ultimately to closeout grants. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director, Operations Research & Sponsored Programs
Supervises:No supervisory responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but not limited to the following:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Five years of research administrative experience with proposal development, grant management, or compliance is preferred.
REQUIREMENT
Regular and reliable attendance during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
May complete some or all work remotely upon approval via the university's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The employee may be required to travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
Remote employees must have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location. Please refer to Alternative Work Arrangements for Staff Employee, URP 05.620.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.
Full Time
$47k-65k (estimate)
04/24/2024
05/01/2024