Research Administrator, Post Award III - Emory Primate Center Research Administration Services

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a full-time Research Admin, Post-Award II or III to support research goals by providing excellent administration services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include managing post-award activities, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to team members. This position allows for remote work with occasional visits to Emory locations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of federal research grant and contract regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities of the Post-Award team.
• Manage post-award activities for grants and contracts.
• Prepare and submit financial reports and invoices.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Multitasking

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Financial System

Job description

Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research institution that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare future leaders. We welcome candidates who can contribute to our academic community's excellence.

About EPC

The Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures for diseases, thereby improving human and animal health worldwide. As one of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts groundbreaking studies. Learn more at enprc.emory.edu.

Position Overview

The Division of Research Administration Services (RAS) at EPC is seeking a full-time Research Admin, Post-Award II or III. This role supports EPC’s research goals by providing excellent research administration services to faculty, ensuring they are customer-focused, compliant, cost-effective, and continuously improving.

Key Values

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These words embody our commitment at EPC to advance science and enhance health and well-being. If you have experience in research administration within higher education and are familiar with NIH proposal guidelines, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the research community.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, organized, dependable, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and passionate about research administration. You should be adaptable to a fast-paced environment, possess excellent time management and multitasking skills, and be able to tailor communication to meet customer needs. This position reports directly to the Post-Award Manager.

Responsibilities

1. Support daily activities of the Post-Award team.
2. Monitor workload and escalate concerns to the RAS director.
3. Provide guidance to team members.
4. Coordinate with the RAS Director on pre-award activities and workload management.
5. Ensure high-quality customer service to faculty and departments.
6. Facilitate collaboration between pre- and post-award teams.
7. Manage post-award activities for grants and contracts, including financial review, reconciliation, reporting, and closeout.
8. Interact with faculty to provide support and ensure compliance.
9. Create reports and define account parameters upon award acceptance.
10. Set up awards in financial systems and distribute information.
11. Coordinate payroll adjustments and review expenditures.
12. Forecast future expenditures and manage compliance timelines.
13. Communicate regularly with PIs regarding budgets and expenses.
14. Prepare and submit financial reports and invoices.
15. Assist with non-financial reports and award modifications.
16. Manage effort reports and effort certification processes.
17. Transfer awards and close funded projects appropriately.

Post-Award III Specific Activities

• Ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and provide guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of federal research grant and contract regulations.
• Preferred: Experience with PeopleSoft Financial System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a large research institution with complex awards.
• NIH post-award management experience.
• Strong service orientation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Support for a culture of research administration and flexibility to adapt to change.

Pre-Employment Screening

All positions require pre-employment screening, including background checks, work verification, and possibly health assessments and vaccinations, including COVID-19.

Additional Details

This position can be performed remotely with occasional visits to Emory locations. Business hours follow Eastern Time. Emory does not accept applicants from NJ, AK, HI, U.S. Territories, or outside the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations or inquiries, contact the Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance or the Department of Accessibility Services.