Research Administration Coordinator

About the role

The Research Administration Coordinator, Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with department and research accounts. They serve as a key component of the DMSE's research operation, coordinating sponsored programs and performing diverse financial duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit budgets for sponsored programs
• Coordinate and manage research accounts
• Reconcile and audit monthly accounts
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for multiple accounts or projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of finance or accounting experience
• Comfortable with complex calculations and budgeting
• Intellectual curiosity, creative problem solving, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to quickly meet short turn-around times
• Puzzle-solving professional who can multitask and perform hands-on work in a team-based work group
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical and communications skills

PREFERRED

• Familiarity with federal research regulations, academic programs and administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Experience with SAP, Kuali Coeus, QuickBase and electronic proposal submission software