Research Development
2 weeks ago
Job no: 523048
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Dean - Pub Health & Health Sci
Union: PSU
Categories: Sponsored Programs, Grants and Contracts, Accounting/Finance/Budget, School of Public Health & Health Sciences
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job SummaryThe Research Development & Support Specialist position is designed to strengthen and enhance research in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) and to identify opportunities for expanding funding for on-going research focuses. Perform diversified and complex administrative, financial and pre award and post-award functions to include development of research initiatives tailored to faculty interest and expertise in the SPHHS, managing and troubleshooting the award process including sub-contract establishment, and developing and implementing processes to manage post-awards and facilitate effective grants' administration.
Essential Functions
- Grant Development & Pre-Award Administration:
- Assess needs and creatively develop initiatives based on SPHHS faculty research experience that will enhance research funding and productivity in the SPHHS and its departments.
- Work with individual faculty to understand research interest and expertise, assist faculty in finding possible funding opportunities; plan and execute effective searches for funding sources (inclusive of federal and state grant, contract, foundation, and industry support).
- With a targeted funding source under submission, provide assistance in the management of all pre-award administration, to include, but not limited to, advising faculty and Principal Investigator (PI) of sponsor guidelines, participation in assembling the grant application, budget preparation/justifications, facilities descriptions, subcontracts and other content-oriented forms such as C.V.s and other administrative requirements for the submission of all grants and contracts.
- Review proposals and provide suggestions for writing and communication improvements. Coordinate pre-award submission activity for the department.
Other Functions
- Has Budget responsibilities and develops budget to include forecasting.
- Monitors and reports variances/problems and recommends solutions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure).
- Associate's degree preferably in Business Administration or closely related field AND at least six (6) years of experience in research project management, grant development, budgeting and administration, preferably in an academic environment OR Bachelor's degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or closely related field AND at least four (4) years of experience in research project management, grand development, budgeting and administration, preferably in an academic environment.
- Knowledge of grants writing and project coordination.
- Experience with budget construction and monitoring, ability to analyze and interpret financial information.
- Ability to plan, organize and lead administrative activities related to grant development and administration.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills needed to present and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
- Self-directed, organized, and goal-oriented.
- Ability to recognize administrative problems and implement effective solutions.
- Experience with quantitative data collection and reporting.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment.
Work Schedule- Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
- This position has the opportunity for a remote work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where the employee’s work location is to work from a site other than the UMass Amherst campus. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information
Level 26
PSU Hiring Ranges
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Apr 16 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 16 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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