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UW School of Medicine and Public Health · 16 hours ago

Research Administrative Specialist

Madison, WI

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Research Administrative Specialist to join their team and provide research administrative support. This role involves post-award support to faculty and researchers, including budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup

Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met

Serves as department effort coordinator

Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management

May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators

Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements

Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets

Qualification

Research administrationFinancial managementAccountingData analysisCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Experience or coursework in accounting, business, mathematics, or finance

Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data and/or experience with research administration in an academic setting

Effective oral and written communication skills, independent problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail required

Effective organizational skills as well as a service-oriented approach

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Benefits

Generous vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Competitive insurances and savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Company

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Founded in 1907