Remote Research Admin II - Post-Award & Compliance

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU - Michigan State University is seeking a Research Administrator II to provide independent, complex professional support across Post-Award Administration, Research Compliance and Training, and related services for the Office of Research & Innovation.

The role manages post-award administration for a diverse faculty group, collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Contracts & Grants Administration, and coordinates with sponsors and collaborating institutions.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Business administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Essentials of Research Administration certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration, monitoring, and financial management of moderately complex projects.
• Support post-award administration of grants, contracts, and trials.
• Review award budgets and prepare interim/final reports.
• Examine project financials and report discrepancies to supervisor and investigator.
• Process closeout activities and coordinate final reports and payments.
• Track invoices, payments, and sponsor communications.
• Coordinate ordering of supplies and services.
• Prepare cost-share entries and effort reporting.
• Review research compliance processes and training for researchers and staff.

Skills

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS in Business/Finance

MSU Essentials of Research Administration

Tools

EBS

Kuali

Business Intelligence

Excel

Word

Job description

MSU - Michigan State University is seeking a Research Administrator II to provide independent, complex professional support across Post-Award Administration, Research Compliance and Training, and related services for the Office of Research & Innovation.

The role manages post-award administration for a diverse faculty group, collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Contracts & Grants Administration, and coordinates with sponsors and collaborating institutions.