Senior Research Administrator, Post Award

1 week ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Position

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Administrator to join our team in the College of Science. As a key member of our research administration team, you will be responsible for managing post-award activities in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts.

Responsibilities
  • Manage budget, reporting, and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract.
  • Complete financial reports to be sent to the sponsor, as required by the award terms and conditions.
  • Coordinate and submit requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, rebudgeting requests, changes in scope, and other changes to the award.
  • Facilitate the approval of invoices to pay subcontractors.
  • Review effort reports and manage quarterly effort certification process for assigned units.
  • Assist in transferring awards out of the university.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Considerable progressive experience related to grants and contracts management.
  • Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to manage large volume of complex awards.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and customer service orientation.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to mentor personnel for professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or relevant combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in Sponsored Programs Administration or related field preferred.
  • Knowledge of University Processes, systems, and offices, related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission management.
  • Knowledge of the Banner Financial system, or demonstrated ability to learn complex electronic systems related to grants and contracts management.

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