Research Administration Specialist

Summary

The Research Administration Specialist will assist to implement pre-award and/or post award activities and programs including, but not limited to, clinical trial budget development, grant budget development, clinical trial protocol approval, grant and contract routing, and clinical trial coverage analysis.

Job Duties

• Support the Office of Surgical Research in the administration of clinical trials including pre and post award activities.
• Submit and monitor applications through grant and contract life cycle to include interpreting requirements and making recommendations to supported faculty.
• Approve and monitor financial transactions and activities of faculty reserach accounts by reviewing and reconciling accounts.
• Develop and prepare project reports.
• Contribute to developing and monitoring project timelines.
• In collaboration with the Sponsored Programs Office, create sub-contracts, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, and other relevant documents.
• Track and communicate federal guidelines regarding progress report and close out documents.
• Ensure that each funded project is in compliance with sponsor guidelines, the budget complies with college and sponsor requirements, and that all required sections of applications are complete and submitted in a timely manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. No experience required with Bachelor’s degree or Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).
• Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and maintain a continuous learning/growth mindset.
• Prior grant submission experience and advanced organizational and program management skills is highly preferred.