Pre-Award Research Coordinator

1 week ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is a leader in innovation and research, with a strong focus on advancing the fields of engineering and computing. As a major research university, George Mason University is a key partner in this effort, and the College of Engineering and Computing is at the forefront of this work.

About the Job

The Pre-Award Research Administrator will play a critical role in supporting the research administration team in the College of Engineering and Computing. This position will be responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor guidelines, and providing excellent customer service to faculty and staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sponsored Research: Manage pre-award activities for a department or center within the College of Engineering and Computing, including assisting faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals.
  • Pre-Award Support: Confers with PI and Pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary subaward documents for proposals, assists PI in the development of budgets and budget justification, and reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor and university regulations.
  • Proposal Processing: Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with university procedures and institutional signatures, obtains signatures as needed, and monitors proposal status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience creating budgets and working with stakeholders on revisions as needed
  • Fundamental interpersonal skills in a professional environment
  • Proficient in the use of computers with a solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Skill in providing effective customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and sponsor guidelines and formulate conclusions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Experience in Sponsored Programs Administration or related field
  • Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity

About the College of Engineering and Computing

The College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education, with a strong focus on advancing the fields of engineering and computing. The college has 34 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings, and has a strong research focus with over $65 million in sponsored research awards in the past year.

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