Department: MED-Office for Research (SPARC)
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Target hiring range for this position will be between $67,978-$95,595 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
The Research Administrator provides administrative assistance and routine problem solving in support of the Sponsored Project and Research Catalyst's (SPARC) research programs and mission as a shared service model within NUFSM. Provides administrative direction and intermediate problem solving in support of unit's research programs and mission. Dynamic portfolio may provide sole support to a small to mid-sized unit, or support a portion of activities in a larger unit. May provide lifecycle pre- & post-award research administration ensuring the fulfillment of all grant &/or contract & compliance requirements. Manages overall day-to-day research administration activities & may research & identify funding opportunities & faculty &/or PIs with associated research competencies & interests. Ensures that all activities are completed in compliance with associated local, state, federal & institutional rules & regulations.
Specific Responsibilities:
Pre-Award
Post-Award
Financial
Compliance
Supervision
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Preferred Qualifications:
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