Research Liaison

2 days ago


Kennesaw, Georgia, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

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. This role is responsible for administering programs and day-to-day project management related to grant management, grant preparation, financial activities, regulatory affairs submissions, quality assurance, and data management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain strong communications and working relationships with various components of the Office of Research, including Sponsored Programs Administration, Research Development & Strategic Initiatives, and Research Compliance.
  • Develop strong working relationships with researchers, stakeholders, and process owners within various campus units.
  • Act as the gatekeeper between faculty and administration, ensuring timely processing of grant and award-related activities.
  • Monitor incoming requests for assistance from researchers and ensure timely responses.
  • 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.
  • Participate in pre-award activities through coordinating and facilitating timely budget development, application tracking data management, and proposal submission to the Office of Research.
  • Serve as liaison between external sites, the college, and the Office of Research on processes related to proposal development and subaward management.
  • Manage the request workflow, including related technology solutions.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience.
  • Three (3) years of related work experience in project management within a university, non-profit, or academic medical center setting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • 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.
Knowledge, Skills, & 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 of KSU and campus systems and processes.
  • Understanding of research administration roles and responsibilities for internal and external resources.
  • 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.

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