Associate Research Administrator, Pulmonary

Job Summary

Provides administrative assistance and routine problem solving in support of unit's research programs and mission. Assistance may include the preparation &/or submission of routine research proposals, grants &/or contracts according to standard practice &/or general instruction. May assist with &/or complete proposal submissions, prepare information used in grant budgets, process and project financial transactions, &/or effort reporting activities.

Specific Responsibilities

Completes pre-award administration of grant &/or contract activities.
Reviews solicitation & determines necessary components.
Organizes proposal, renewal and resubmission applications.
Completes NU OSR forms.
Completes entire application for smaller, less-complicated, simple, standard proposals.

Completes post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts.
Reviews account establishment.
Reviews expenditures.
Tracks formal re-budgeting.
Covers core resource account setup and maintenance.
Provides data needed for the preparation of interim and final financial and technical progress reports.
Participates in account close out activities.
Maintains project under spending and overspending.
Communicates with PI, other unit and project personnel, OSR, ASRSP and/or sponsor accordingly.

Reviews &/or approves transactions.
Reconciles standard budget & payroll information ensuring that appropriate sponsored accounts are charged.
Prepares payroll journals to enter or correct funding of salary from sponsored projects.
Prepares and coordinates signatures on 90 day letters required when transactions are not timely.

Processes paperwork associated with hiring & termination of employees and orient new employees.
Resolves standard & routine compliance problems & issues involving associated NU policies & practices; local, state, federal, agency & sponsor rules, regulations & requirements regarding grant &/or contract administration.
Becomes familiar with regulations involving research safety, animal subjects and human subjects.
Alerts supervisor to potential higher risk compliance issues including research safety, animal subjects and human subjects.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
1 year financial or administrative support experience in a research environment or other relevant experience.

Minimum Competencies

Organization, time management, detail oriented
Multi-tasking, communication

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Professional Growth & Development

Supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources.