Finance and Research Administrator

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, United States Carnegie Mellon University Full time

Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

We are seeking a Finance and Research Administrator to join our Mechanical Engineering team. In this role, you will provide administrative and financial processing support related to grant, contract or sponsored research administration under the supervision of the Finance Manager. You will work as part of a team to preserve and maintain an effective and efficient service level within the department and university. This is a mostly remote position with expectations of some in-person/on-campus time for monthly staff meetings and other departmental events throughout the year. May occasionally support pre-award application preparation and submission processes by providing faculty portfolio information to the College of Engineering.

Core responsibilities include:

We are looking for a candidate to work closely with the Finance Manager, and assist with post award reporting and other financial transactions. In addition, typical work includes: assisting with researching faculty inquiries, supporting post-award activities including the processing of modifications and no cost extensions, working closely with Sponsored Project Accounting (SPA), planning closure or extensions of expiring grants and sends close out notices 90/60/30 days before award end date, and preparing awards for closeout. Other responsibilities include:

Reviewing faculty and department discretionary accounts, and emailing them their monthly reports.

Forecasting for faculty accounts as requested and notifying appropriate parties of charging changes (scheduling and transfers).

Acting as a contact for the CIT Engineering Research Accelerator

Task Funding reviews

Monthly reporting, including downloading and formatting monthly report

Monitoring shared research inbox, and responding to any inquiries.

Other post-award duties as requested.

Tracking submitted proposals and assisting in reporting proposal statistics.

Maintaining templates and distributing to faculty.

Staying current in sponsor rules and regulations.

Attending departmental and university wide meetings, as well as training sessions to learn new programs, policies, and processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required

1-3 years of experience in Sponsored research administration and Accounting experience required

CRA preferred

Requirements:

Background check

Please include a Resume and cover letter as part of your application.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Research Administration

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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