Research Liaison

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

The Research Liaison provides project management and administrative support for research across the full grant/contract lifecycle in close collaboration with the Office of Research. Administers programs and day-to-day project management related to grant management, grant preparation, financial activities, regulatory affairs submissions, quality assurance and data management. Acts as the point of contact for faculty and ensures timely processing of grant proposals and awards and managing of awards. Establishes systems and procedures for smooth coordination of the research activities within the assigned College(s).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Maintain strong communications and working relationships with various components of the Office of Research, especially Sponsored Programs Administration, Research Development & Strategic Initiatives, and Research Compliance, as well as other relevant units, including, but not limited to Grants Accounting, Legal Services and Purchasing
2. Develop strong working relationships with researchers, stakeholders, and process owners within various campus units 
3. Act as the gatekeeper between faculty and administration and ensure the timely processing of grant and award-related activities
4. Monitor incoming requests for assistance from researchers and ensure timely responses
5. Support post-award and human resources activities by coordinating and facilitating timely award reporting, expenditure tracking and monitoring, coordinating employment paperwork, and award closeout with relevant units
6. Participate in pre-award activities through coordinating and facilitating timely budget development, application tracking data management, and proposal submission to the Office of Research
7. Serve as liaison between external sites, the college, and the Office of Research on processes related to proposal development and subaward management
8. Manage the request workflow, including related technology solutions

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience in project management within a university, non-profit, or academic medical center setting.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Experience
Experience with sponsored programs regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines
Experience with sponsored program management 
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals

The budgeted salary range is $60,920 to $75,000.  Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic professional team
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of KSU and campus systems and processes
Understanding of research administration roles and responsibilities for internal and external resources
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and professional phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected]

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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