Research Administrator

About the role

As an active member of the Sponsored Project Administration team, serve as the University’s primary administrative liaison with faculty, sponsors, and collaborating organizations during the proposal development and submission process, and award administration. Act as university signing official to provide institutional endorsement and certifications on all assigned proposals. Submit proposals directly to sponsors using electronic submission systems where required. Provide ongoing consultation and assistance in interpreting sponsor and University guidelines as related to proposal submissions. Review awards and other sponsor documentation for compliance with applicable sponsor-specific guidelines, federal regulations, and University policies. Prepare negotiated documents for award processing and acceptance by institution officials.

Responsibilities

• Provide extraordinary service, outreach, and training to the University research community, collaborating organizations, and external sponsors.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to problem-solve proposal and award administration issues.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience): Bachelor’s Degree, Relevant Work Experience 2-4 years, Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines, Ability to work independently and as a team member, research and resolve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction, Experience with electronic business applications such as PeopleSoft, InfoEd, Click and other web-based data systems, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas, Budget building and spreadsheet proficiency, Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure, Presentation skills required.

Desirable Qualifications

• 3 years demonstrated experience in research contract and grant management, Certified Research Administration (CRA) designation

Benefits

Our Common Ground Statement The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.