Grant & Research Administration Specialist II

University System of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Augusta University seeks an administrative and research services professional to support the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in preparing grant applications for federal and non-federal submissions.

You will liaise between faculty and AU's research institute, conduct biomedical research related to tumors, and assist the PI with lab management, budgeting, regulatory approvals, and related software tools. A strong publication record is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 3 years of experience in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and Augusta University policies and procedures.
• Experience with federal and private electronic research administration systems such as ASSIST, Workspace, Research.Gov, and Proposal Central.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials to include queries and purchasing.
• Experience in a research area/department, accounting field, or sponsored program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and research services to assist faculty in preparing grant applications for submissions to federal and non-federal agencies.
• Serve as liaison between faculty and AU's research institute for all grant submissions.
• Conduct biomedical research related to prostate, bladder, and kidney tumors and assist the PI in laboratory management.
• Prepare biomedical grant-related budget justifications, obtain regulatory approvals, and support grant applications and budgets with computer programming.
• Maintain laboratory records and oversee staff; contribute to publication records and collaborative projects.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel

PeopleSoft

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ASSIST

Workspace

Research.Gov

Proposal Central

PeopleSoft Financials

Outlook

Word

Job description

Augusta University seeks an administrative and research services professional to support the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in preparing grant applications for federal and non-federal submissions.

You will liaise between faculty and AU's research institute, conduct biomedical research related to tumors, and assist the PI with lab management, budgeting, regulatory approvals, and related software tools. A strong publication record is valued.