University of Massachusetts Amherst · 10 hours ago
Temporary Professional - Family Forest Research Center - Project Manager
Amherst, MA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$30/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Project Manager for the Family Forest Research Center. This role involves providing grant and contract support, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with funding agency regulations.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and submit financial status reports for FFRC as required by the grant or contract
Manage subcontract budgets, invoices and payments, initiate purchase orders for subcontracts
Extensive contact with sponsors, program managers, subcontractors, other universities and the Controller's Office
Complete management of research accounts of various fund types
Prepare budget projections based on fiscal, academic, and grant years
Prepare financial status reports
Apply spending rules for each fund type and inform FFRC of spending guidelines and policies
Review budgets to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations and institutional requirements
Ensure that all grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable, and allowable according to agency guidelines
Work with FFRC staff to identify and resolve budget and compliance issues
Verify and reconcile all account activity; resolve conflicts and problems associated with financial transactions
Monitor and assist in the budgeting of the financial accounts within the department and direct oversight of department activities in various fund types, including grants, contracts, and research trust funds (RTFs)
Manage re-budgeting of funded grants with the Controller’s Office/research accountants
Prepare Contract for Services including sole source justification as applicable
Extensive contact with Office of Research and Engagement, Procurement, Controller’s Office, Human Resources, College of Natural Sciences, and other University departments
Act as liaison with sponsors, program managers, sub-contractors, and industry
Apply University personnel policies and procedures, particularly as they apply to grants and contracts
Prepare personnel budgeting forecasts, applying changes to salaries, fringe rates and indirect costs as appropriate
Initiate and track appointments, reappointment and compensation for faculty, research fellows, graduate students and undergraduate student hires
Use People Soft System to track personnel information, hire, and fund employees
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equity, and inclusiveness
Work in partnership with colleagues within the College of Natural Sciences community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of Excel and Word programs and general quantitative skills
Knowledge of grant and contract administration policies and procedures
Knowledge of and experience with all aspects of accounting procedures
Ability to work effectively with both on-campus offices, such as Office of Research and Engagement, Procurement, Human Resources and the Controller's Office as well as off-campus organizations: federal and state agencies, collaborating institutions, vendors and industry sponsors
Ability to track and manage multiple deadlines
Ability to write, coordinate and compile reports, correspondence, etc. using correct policies and procedures
High degree of organizational skills and knowledge of office administration; ability to prioritize and balance work tasks in a demanding environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and to exercise independent judgment
Ability to take initiative in carrying out assignments and in understanding and applying Departmental, College, University, Commonwealth and/or funding agency policy and procedures
Ability to learn and use new software and hardware in a rapidly changing environment
Preferred
Familiarity with University of Massachusetts research administration systems
Knowledge and understanding of university data processing systems, including PeopleSoft Financials, Summit, Concur and HR
At least 3 years of grant accounting experience or equivalent
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (56)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
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