Research Administrator

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Research Administrator Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary

Sponsored Project Administration (SPA), the University of Vermont's full-service research administration and compliance office, is seeking a Research Administrator to oversee proposal submission and award administration functions for sponsored activity within the University. This position is eligible for 100% remote work.

The Research Administrator is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Serve as the University's primary administrative liaison with faculty, sponsors, and collaborating organizations during the proposal development and submission process, and award administration.

• Be responsible for planning, development and submission of grant and contract applications for sponsored projects, in accordance with sponsor-specific regulations, federal policy and University policy.

• Act as university signing official to provide institutional endorsement and certifications on all assigned proposals.

• Provide ongoing consultation and assistance in interpreting sponsor and University guidelines as related to proposal submissions.

• Support a variety of administrative activities related to pending and awarded sponsored projects, such as No Cost Extensions, prior approval requests, and early terminations.

• Provide extraordinary service, outreach, and training to the University research community, collaborating organizations, and external sponsors in the areas of proposal preparation and award administration.

• Maintain expertise on complex and evolving sponsored guidelines, federal regulations, University policy, SPA business processes and systems, and interpret each appropriately to ensure all administration actions comply with the applicable regulations.

• Serve as the liaison to internal and external constituents on complex internal/external policy, procedural and process information pertaining to the area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's degree and two to three years of government, non-profit or higher education experience required. Experience in research administration, grant and contract proposal preparation and submission required. Budget building and spreadsheet proficiency required. Experience with electronic business applications such as PeopleSoft, InfoEd, Click and other web based data systems, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe required. Strong attention to detail, effective organizational and communication skills required. Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines required. Analytical skills and effective presentation skills required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certified Research Administrator certification;

• Experience within a higher education research institution;

• Familiarity with electronic research administration systems.

Other Information Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, 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, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy FLSA Exempt Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 43000.00 Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 81700.00 Staff Hiring Band Hiring salary budgeted at mid pay band Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 12/16/2022 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title Administrative Professional Posting Number S4060PO Department Sponsored Project Admin/30612 Position Number 018007 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12

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