Remote Research Admin Clerk: Post-Award Support

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clerk III (Research Support Services Clerical Administrator) at The University of Massachusetts Amherst coordinates award processes, monitors the central email, and performs data entry into OPAM’s award management system from a remote Amherst-based role.

This position requires two years of office experience (or an Associate's degree), strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints while supporting faculty, sponsors, and

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time or equivalent office experience; an Associate's degree may substitute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with diverse clerical and organizational tasks.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to prioritize, work under time constraints, and coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative award procedures for negotiation and award acceptance.
• Perform initial data entry of award data into OPAM and ensure budget matches.
• Monitor central email for time-sensitive award documents and route inquiries.
• Serve as liaison with faculty, departments, and sponsors; manage PI materials.
• Coordinate submission of first-execution documents to sponsors and final documents to accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

The Clerk III (Research Support Services Clerical Administrator) at The University of Massachusetts Amherst coordinates award processes, monitors the central email, and performs data entry into OPAM’s award management system from a remote Amherst-based role.

This position requires two years of office experience (or an Associate's degree), strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints while supporting faculty, sponsors, and