Unit Pre-Award Admin, Sr

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Senior Unit Pre-Award Administrator to manage pre-award activities for sponsored research. You will guide PIs through proposal submission and award administration, partnering with SPA's Research Administrators to interpret sponsor requirements and university policies.

You will also develop training programs, onboard PIs, mentor junior staff, and oversee special projects and procedure development in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and related financial systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication and customer service.
• Strong organization, problem solving, and deadlines management.
• Understanding of applicable regulations, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-award activities for sponsored research submissions and awards.
• Assist PIs with proposal submission and grant administration tasks.
• Partner with Research Administrators to interpret sponsor regulations and policies.
• Deliver and lead training initiatives for PIs and staff.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee special projects and procedures.

Skills

Grants knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Budgeting skills

Transaction management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Financial systems

GAAP principles

Job description

Unit Pre-Award Admin, Sr

Conduct pre-award sponsored research activities required for the submission, and acceptance of sponsored activities in assigned departments. Provide assistance to principal investigators (PIs) for tasks related to submission of sponsored proposals and award administration. Partner with SPA's Research Administrators (RAs) to interpret sponsor regulations and University policies for PIs and serve as primary information resource for college research administration procedures. Partner with RAs to deliver and lead training initiatives. Participate in on-boarding PIs with respect to their roles and responsibilities in managing sponsored projects. Develop and lead internal and external training programs. Serve as a mentor to junior staff. Oversee special projects and procedure development activities.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Education and work experience:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Work Experience 2-4 years
• Competencies:
• Working knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and applicable financial systems, as well as related policy requirements.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, research and resolve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Accounting and budgeting skills in managing complex financial accounts and funds, as well as knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles.
• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge in applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, et cetera. (if applicable)3 years demonstrated experience in research contract and grant managementCertified Research Administration (CRA) designation

Anticipated Pay Range

$78,000-$83,000

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Department

COM Research Administration/55005

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12