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Rice University · 1 day ago

Research Administrator II

Houston, TX

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $68K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support the Principal Investigator(s) (PI) by planning, managing, and overseeing grant awards, ensuring proper documentation and compliance processes are followed.

Develops and finalizes budgets and budget justifications with the PI

Prepares forms for cost sharing, if applicable

Monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information

Ensures Subcontract statements of work, budget, and budget justification are received and approved by the PI

Verifies Cayuse record is complete and accurate and works with OSR for submission to sponsor

Coordinates and reviews account setup; reviews, tracks and approves expenditures; monitors budgets; provides data for financial and progress reports as needed

Works with faculty to ensure all charges are allocated properly

Identifies the need for and requests no-cost extensions

Participates in account close-out activities

Serves as a liaison with OSR and RCA

Manages and maintains records, files, and reports

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Research administrationFinancial managementBudget developmentCompliance managementProject managementWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareEmail softwareDatabase softwareCritical thinking skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years experience

Software proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database software programs

Responsible for budget management and financial forecasting and evaluates and analyzes the overall financial health of research projects to ensure financial responsibility and sustainability.

Research proposal and compliance management including record keeping.

Attention to detail

Problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and willingness to take initiative

Customer service

Collaboration

Superior verbal and written communication skills

High proficiency and comprehensive knowledge of project management, including the proven ability to predict and evaluate potential risks and to create solutions before they arise

Ability to work in a team environment, actively participate, motivate, and follow through as needed