Research Funding Administrator

4 weeks ago


Tucson, Arizona, United States University of Arizona Full time
Job Summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a highly skilled Research Funding Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our research administration team, you will be responsible for providing pre-award and post-award services related to grants management, proposal review and preparation, administration and financial activities, including reporting, financial projections, financial reconciliation, procurement, and accounting services. You will work closely with principal investigators and other research staff to ensure compliance with regulations, terms and conditions. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and responsibilities, and responding positively to unanticipated changes and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a fiscal officer on assigned sponsored and non-sponsored accounts.
  • Oversee all post-award day-to-day budget, financial, operating and reporting activity.
  • Prepare or coordinate preparation of financial and administrative reports, including quarterly and annual reports, and analyze and interpret statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans.
  • Track grant revenue and expenses to meet project deadlines and terms.
  • Prepare required, operational, and special budgets.
  • Review monthly reporting with appropriate personnel to ensure data integrity and shifting priorities are accounted for.
  • Ensure compliance of Sponsor terms & conditions and University, Federal, and State regulations, including overseeing subcontracts to outside partners ensuring adherence to scope of work and budgetary restrictions.
  • Work closely with Sponsor, University, Primary Investigators (PIs), and/or accountants to ensure relevant and appropriate activities are performed timely and accurately, and answer questions regarding expenses and reporting.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with University financial accounting, budgeting and financial planning for all University fund types to include, but not limited to, sponsored grants and contracts, state, auxiliary, designated, indirect cost, and UA Foundation.
  • Proficient with setting and communicating priorities and effectively planning and organizing the work of projects.
  • Previous experience with UA enterprise system such as UAccess Research, Analytics, Financial, Student, and Employee.
  • Previous experience working with sponsor budget forms, including the federal R&R budget form.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary range: $65,687 - $85,393.
  • Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and disability programs.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our online application system. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.



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