Research Advancement Manager

101051BR

Campus: Tempe

Research Advancement Manager

Job Description

The Research Advancement Manager (RAM) is responsible for integrating research support services within the school and is the primary contact for any pre award actions. This position leads and directs the planning, training, and implementation of administrative and operational initiatives pertaining to pre award research administration. This role assists with metric development and oversees staff management.

This is a higher-career track position (Level 4 of 6) with opportunities to increase complexity based on job performance.

The successful candidate will be paid a signing bonus of $2,000 within 30 days of start date, and $2,000 bonus after completing 6 months of employment with the department.

This position is located at the Tempe campus and requires physical attendance at the Tempe campus.

Job Family

Research Operations

Department Name

Sch Compt & Augmented Intellig

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$66,000 - $80,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

20-May-2024-EXTENDED

Essential Duties

Pre-Award Support 

• Responsible for development, preparation, and submission of research proposals.
• Administrative resource to investigators, provides guidance and counsel during development and proposal submission.
• Assists with post submission action items requested by the sponsor such as just-in-time requests, revised budgets, scope of work changes, and additional certifications.
• Manages cost share, limited submissions, and internal funding initiatives.
• Assigns proposal load to SCAI pre award team to ensure proposal coverage.
• Serves as point of contact for pre award questions and current and pending requests.

Personnel Management/Supervision

• Responsible for personnel actions in accordance with university polices.
• Conduct employee reviews and make recommendations on promotions and annual merit increases. 
• Coordinate and support team development by providing training for department staff.
• Provide expert guidance and counsel to staff when issues, questions, or other matters arise relating to grants and contracts.
• Fosters a positive team climate by working collaboratively.

Leadership

• Leads new administrative initiatives impacting pre award research administration and compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert towards resolution of issues related to sponsored research. 
• Directs operational initiatives and process in pre-award. 
• Leads the effort to develop workload performance indicators for comparison with benchmarking data in support of the School’s and ASU’s mission.

Communications

• Exercises the highest level of discretion in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information concerning professional and personal issues.
• Responds to requests timely using effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and methods.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Seven years experience in any combination of the following areas: procurement (federal, state, or industrial), proposal submissions, contract negotiation, grant and contract administration and financial administration; which includes two years of supervisory experience,OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in taking initiative, diplomatic, proactive, effectively manages stressful situations
• Experience in work that requires organization, time management, and detail-oriented
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Experience in analytical skills
• Evidence of supervision including leadership, team coordination, and performance building 
• Demonstrated knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to proposal, grants, and contracts administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary principles, practices, and procedures
• Experience in managing large international collaborations and complex multi-sub award proposals
• Experience working across multiple disciplines, in transdisciplinary environment
• Experience working in higher education

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Ability to work both independently or within a complex structured team.
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to unit personnel.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices & policies in selecting methods, techniques & evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Managerial review of results and objectives.

Department Statement

The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) is the largest school within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering with locations on the Tempe, Polytechnic and Online campuses.  SCAI has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, and provides service to the profession and the community. Our degree programs are widely recognized and offer opportunities for students to participate in research.  Our research impact encompasses “Computing data into information – secure and affordable, anytime, anywhere”.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors.  These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements.  At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

Cultivate excellence
Deliver innovation that matters
Encourage bold thinking
Foster a community of learning and collaboration
Build a foundation for all to be successful

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include:  health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASI/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more.  To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Cover Letter

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.