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The Chicago School · 2 months ago

Research Services Administrator (on-site or hybrid)

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The University of Western States is a leader in the field of education, and they are seeking a Research Services Administrator to provide operational and administrative support for research projects and initiatives. The role includes managing research administration processes, ensuring compliance with policies, and facilitating funding applications while collaborating with faculty and students.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and seminars for researchers on grant writing, compliance, and research management

In collaboration with the university’s Research Development Committee, develop, nurture, and strengthen the multidisciplinary and community-based research on the UWS campus

Encourage the development of research capabilities of faculty who indicate an interest in pursuing research

Support student researchers with information on resources and tools to advance their projects

Review, edit and provide feedback on content and publication requirements for research and scholarship manuscript

Assist and support faculty, as appropriate, to design instruments to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, as well as to present and summarize findings

Chair and offer guidance to the university’s faculty-led Research Development Committee

Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides

Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff

Build the research reputation of the university

Advance the research culture at the university

Represent the university and its research and professional interests to other colleges and universities, professional organizations, foundations, businesses, and government agencies

Inspire the vision and guide the direction of the research and sponsored programs department

Prepare research reports, including evaluative reports of the impact, effectiveness and productivity of the university research program, as required

Assist the policy committee in the formulation and regular review of university research policy

Enforce university research policy as needed. Review the research and sponsored programs website and update as needed

Assist researchers with the preparation, submission, and management of grant applications, ensuring adherence to deadlines and compliance with sponsor guidelines

Track and manage grant proposals, awards, and reporting requirements

Provide guidance on funding opportunities and budget preparation. Initiate and manage subcontract and independent contract agreements, running contracts through university approval procedures

Conduct inventory of equipment, materials, or supplies as per funding agency requirements or university policy

Direct the activities of the Academic Commons–Research student workers

Support professional development of student workers’ skills for research services

Develop training and workplace practices documentation for the research student workers

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research administrationGrant writingResearch ethicsCITI certificationResearch design developmentResearch software platformsMS Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Masters degree with 2+ years experience in research administration

CITI (within 30 days of hire)

A strong understanding of new and developing trends in higher education, information technology, artificial intelligence in research, evidence-informed practice (EIP), and scholarly communication

Evidence of experience with research design development, and expertise in an area of research methods

Evidence of scholarly achievement such as publications or presentations

Experience with the sponsored programs/project and research administration enterprise

Experience writing and managing grants (research or other); experience in implementing grants and completing compliance requirements

Experience with research ethics and Institutional Review Board processes

Experience with research software platforms

Self-sufficiency in the management of personal schedule

Proficient in document/report preparation adhering to institutional editorial guidelines

Intermediate-to-advanced computer skills required (MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional)

Proficiency with video conferencing systems

Working understanding and experience with learning management systems

Professional interpersonal skills including effective verbal and written communication

Demonstrated commitment to collegiality and shared governance

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize/execute plans and resource management to achieve desired outcomes

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility in decision making

Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment and learn new systems and processes

Willingness and ability to follow direction from administrators as consistent with university policy

Working knowledge of FERPA student privacy regulations

Preferred

Terminal degree in relevant field with 2+ years in research administration

Certified Research Administrator designation (or willingness to pursue certification)

Evidence of experience with library services, teaching & learning support, and instructional design

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid and employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options.

403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year.

Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment.

Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members.

Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.

Generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education.

Generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement