Sponsored Projects Administrator – Financial Stewardship

Portland State University; Portland (OR); In loco; USD 58.000 - 71.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Portland State University invites applications for a Departmental Research Administrator in the SPA Sponsored Projects Office. The DRA partners with faculty and research teams to manage post‑award activities, ensure sponsor compliance, and optimize resource use across a portfolio of projects.

Strong financial analysis and regulatory interpretation are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration, detailed planning, and proactive problem solving to support scholarly activity and maintain

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 or more years of related experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying sponsor, institutional, or regulatory requirements in support of financial or operational decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing priorities and manage complex workflows with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex policies, financial concepts, or compliance requirements clearly to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze risks, and develop practical solutions in a dynamic operational environment.
• Experience working across administrative units to support shared processes or outcomes.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations governing research (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR) and sponsor policies.

Mansioni

• Support post‑award management of sponsored projects and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Assist with award implementation, financial monitoring, rebudgeting, forecasting, and closeout activities.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, SPA colleagues, and department staff to optimize award management.
• Interpret regulations and provide practical guidance to researchers and admin staff.

Conoscenze

Sponsored projects

Regulatory interpretation

Policy communication

Issue identification

Cross-unit collaboration

Federal regulations

Research administration systems

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

MS Office

Excel

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Portland State University invites applications for a Departmental Research Administrator in the SPA Sponsored Projects Office. The DRA partners with faculty and research teams to manage post‑award activities, ensure sponsor compliance, and optimize resource use across a portfolio of projects.

Strong financial analysis and regulatory interpretation are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration, detailed planning, and proactive problem solving to support scholarly activity and maintain