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• Assist with the preparation and submission of proposals to a variety of sponsoring agencies, including federal, state, industry, and private foundations.
• Prepare and review budgets, gather required documents, and coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure application completeness.
• Review all sponsored project proposals for compliance, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines prior to submission for institutional approval.
• Serve as a liaison between research units, central university offices, and external funding agencies.
• Support Just-In-Time (JIT) requests, award setup, and review of Notices of Award (NOA), verifying account setup and compliance.
• Proactively identify and resolve pre-award issues, collaborating with central university offices as needed.
• Track and report data related to contracts, grants, expenditures, gifts, and endowments.
• Manage a portfolio of post-award research accounts, ensuring proper spending and compliance with university and sponsor guidelines.
• Coordinate research-related expenses such as salaries, travel, consultants, subcontracts, and tuition.
• Educate principal investigators (PIs) and staff on university and sponsor policies for managing externally funded research.
• Maintain and contribute to the development of a sponsored projects database; provide regular status updates and reporting.
• Provide backup support to the Price Research Office as needed.
• Perform additional research administration tasks as required.

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in grant and contract administration, preferably within a university or research setting.
• Project Management: Proven ability to coordinate and oversee multiple research projects.
• Budgeting & Financial Management: Experience developing and managing complex project budgets.
• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with institutional, federal, and sponsor-specific regulations related to research funding.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDFs.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Team Collaboration: Capable of working independently while also functioning collaboratively as part of a team.
• Grant Preparation: Hands-on experience in preparing and submitting research grant applications.

• Familiarity with institutional research systems, such as Cayuse, InfoEd, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of NIH, NSF, and other federal sponsor requirements.

• No certifications required. However, certification in research administration (e.g., CRA or CPRA) is a plus.

Education: Bachelors Degree