Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Vermont is seeking a Research Administrator to join their Sponsored Project Administration team. The role involves serving as the primary administrative liaison during proposal development and submission, as well as award administration, while ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Relevant Work Experience 2-4 years
- Experience in research administration required
- 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
- 3 years demonstrated experience in research contract and grant management
- Certified Research Administration (CRA) designation
Benefits
- This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
- This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
- Background Check required for this position
- Union Position Yes, UVMSU
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