Research Advancement Administrator Sr

99491BR

Campus: Tempe

Research Advancement Admin Sr

Job Description

The primary role of the Research Advancement Administrator, Senior (RAA, Sr.) is to provide pre-award support for the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College). The RAA, Sr. will provide direct support to principal investigators in the area of proposal preparation and submission. The RAA, Sr. will also serve as a liaison across campus between colleges, schools, departments and principal investigators in their interactions with the Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration (ORSPA). This role will report to the research advancement team in The College. This position is a perfect role for a career growth in research enterprise. ASU offers flexible work arrangements which will be made available after the initial training period. Remote options may be considered for qualified candidates with experience in ASU systems.

Job Family

Research Operations

Department Name

School of Geog Sci & Urban Pln

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 - $70,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Provides pre-award RA support for the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP).
• Reviews funding announcements and provides recommendations on eligibility and sponsor requirements and documents support towards successful proposal submission.
• Communicates and coordinates with The College research team for clarification of application guidelines, as needed.
• Evaluates required administrative information for compliance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies.
• Prepares sponsor budgets in accordance with sponsor guidelines and assists Principal Investigators (PIs) with budget and budget justification requests. Assists and completes other sponsor-required forms and documents, and review for compliance, such as current and pending support, bio sketches, facilities, data management, etc.
• Advises subrecipients on the completion and submission of documents and needed documentation and timeline.
• Verifies cost share requirements and coordinates internal processes to garner required approvals.
• Routes internally for approval of proposals prior to submission by the central sponsored projects office (ORSPA).
• Finalizes and uploads proposal files for submission through institutional and sponsor submission systems such as system-to-system, Research.gov, NSPIRES, ASSIST, Grants.gov Workspace, PAMS, proposalCENTRAL, and other portals as required.
• Assists with post-submission action items requested by the sponsor such as Just in Time requests, revised budgets, significant scope of work modifications, additional certifications, etc.
• Assists in establishing and following a process for hand-off to post-award staff prior to and/or at award
• Maintains all applicable project records and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Five years of experience in a field appropriate to the area/unit of assignment OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pre-award
• Experience in coordinating responses to a variety of sponsors.
• Experience in managing multiple requests at the same time, and prioritizing.
• Experience in using time management skills.
• Evidence of effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Experience in being team oriented.
• Experience in training and/or mentoring staff.
• Evidence of CRA or other qualified research administration certification.

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting.
• Use office equipment including a desktop computer.
• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Communicate to perform essential duties.
• 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 and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Hybrid/flexible work schedule possible based on specific conditions.

Department Statement

SGSUP is an academic unit within the division of Social Sciences in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College). SGSUP has a large research portfolio spanning a broad range of sponsors. The College is the largest college at ASU and is organized in a divisional structure comprised of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The atmosphere is collegial, priorities are fluid and demands for assistance come from many directions. This position provides an opportunity to exercise initiative, work with very diverse populations and enhance leadership skills.

The College offers the greatest choice and diversity of studies of any school at Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States. In addition to top academic programs, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art lab and research facilities, The College offers unique opportunities to explore a vast spectrum of academic disciplines - from science and math to languages and philosophy - that few other colleges and universities can provide. The College has 90+ undergraduate majors and 140+ graduate degrees housed in 23 interdisciplinary schools and departments. The College is redefining liberal arts and sciences education for the 21st century.

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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.

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.