Washington University in St. Louis · 2 days ago
Research Administrator
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Responsibilities
Review grant guidelines and PI applications.
Prepare and approve grant budgeting documents.
Manage a portfolio of grants and contracts from various governmental agencies.
Supervise grant specialists on proposal preparation.
Liaise between PIs and Office of Sponsored Research Services.
Ensure compliance with agency requirements and university guidelines.
Identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions to senior leadership.
Support faculty in navigating the research enterprise.
Complete special projects as directed by senior leadership.
Provide expert advice to faculty and grant coordinators on grant budget and proposal preparation.
Recommend and participate in the development of decisions, policies, and procedures.
Represent McKelvey interests in research, financial, and personnel matters.
Supervise and train others in the submission of grant and contract proposals.
Qualification
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Required
Equivalent of Bachelor’s degree with six years of experience in accounting or related field including a minimum of two years of experience in grants administration or ten years of combined education and related experience.
Preferred
Experience with grant proposals from federal agency sponsors such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Well-versed in systems from federal agencies, including Grants.gov Workspace, Research.gov, etc.
Competency in Washington University’s Research Management System (RMS), SUBS, and Workday.
Familiarity with Foreign National requirements and documentation.
Designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
Self-directed, proactive, possesses good judgement and the ability to multi-task.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a service-oriented communicator who is accessible and a team player with the ability to forge relationships and bring groups together on difficult accounting issues; ability to participate as a team member on various types of teams and projects to achieve the goals of the McKelvey School of Engineering.
Ability to explain agency and University requirements to Principal Investigators.
Self-motivated individual driven by challenge with the ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity; an analytical mind with a high degree of intelligence and the ability to “think on his/her feet”.
Ability to meet deadlines with varying degrees of pressure, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Knowledge of internal controls and various accounting system applications; ability to research and report upon accounting and other technical issues; ability to streamline/automate transaction processing and recording.
Experience working with personal computers; and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database management software applications.
Knowledge of major federal and non-federal sponsors, Uniform Guidance, and typical award terms and conditions.
Experience with electronic grants administration systems.
Budgeting and forecasting experience.
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
Ability to identify and bring resolution to workflow priority issues.
Capacity to coordinate with Human Resources, Payroll, Office of Sponsored Research Services, Sponsored Projects Accounting, Department Administration and other areas in successful resolution of various issues for department, laboratories and centers.
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave, family care resources, and tuition coverage for employee and family.
For detailed benefits and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (33)
2022 (26)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelveyUS Department of Energy
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant· Undisclosed
2018-05-16Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
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