Engineering Research Administration Lead (Hybrid)

UW-Madison College of Engineering; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

UW‑MADISON College of Engineering seeks a Department Research Administrator to provide proposal and award management support to designated engineering units. Core duties include proposal development, award setup, award management and closeout, and collaboration with PIs and research staff on budgetary proposals.

The role reports to the Assistant Dean for Research Administration; the department has extensive proposal activity and award management needs, requiring meticulous planning and

Qualifications

• Experience in grant management/research administration at a university or research organization.
• Experience in cloud-based grant administration or financial computer systems.
• Proficiency using Word and Excel, or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Executes activities related to proposal submission, contract negotiation, and or award setup on behalf of a unit
• Executes activities related to financial compliance, audit, or reporting on behalf of a unit
• Executes research administration operational policies and procedures including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance on behalf of a unit
• Reviews and approves programmatic transactions spanning the life-cycle of sponsored projects to ensure compliance with institutional and/or sponsor policies and procedures
• Serves as a key resource to leadership and staff in the unit as well as a liaison to partners and stakeholders

Skills

Grant management

Cloud-based grant administration

Microsoft Word/Excel

Google Suite

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UW‑MADISON College of Engineering seeks a Department Research Administrator to provide proposal and award management support to designated engineering units. Core duties include proposal development, award setup, award management and closeout, and collaboration with PIs and research staff on budgetary proposals.

The role reports to the Assistant Dean for Research Administration; the department has extensive proposal activity and award management needs, requiring meticulous planning and