Carnegie Mellon University · 2 months ago
Sponsored Research Administrator – College of Engineering – Dean's Office Research Administration Support Staff
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for its innovative education. The Sponsored Research Administrator role within the College of Engineering involves managing research grants and contracts, providing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding regulations.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Provides financial reporting to faculty on various research grants and for various programs on a monthly or quarterly basis; conducts variance analyses, researches the causes of variances between planned and actual expenses, and works with other areas of the university on a regular basis to solve complex financial issues
Establishes accounts in financial systems, re-budgets funds and monitors or modifies award and expenditures
Interprets regulations and guidelines for program funding (both university and agency) for multiple complex grants. Provides monitoring of grants and contracts to ensure expenses are being paid according to contracts
Provides faculty members with various options and scenarios that can be used in a proposal's planning or during the execution of the work
Participates in selected university, college, and department meetings
Values working as member of a larger team, embodying a flexible, collaborative approach to assignments and expectations as needs change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university and government policies and procedures
Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven expertise in Excel
Extreme attention to detail in a fast-paced academic environment
Ability to work well independently, but also to seek assistance when needed
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Successful background check
Preferred
Research Administration Experience or CRA certification a plus
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
Founded in 1900
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Carnegie Mellon University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (131)
2024 (131)
2023 (149)
2022 (132)
2021 (120)
2020 (99)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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