Research Administration Specialist

Research Administration Specialist

Job Summary

This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled at an Associate (P1) level or Specialist (P2) level.

The Post-Award Research Administration Specialist will work on a team to provide general or specialized post-award support for the grant and contract portfolio. You will be responsible for meeting established account management expectations, identifying deviations, and resolving account management problems as guided by established procedures. In addition, you will serve as the liaison to the sponsor and partner with Business Office, faculty, and other university personnel in the fiscal management of grants and contracts. Additional duties will include:

• Ensuring accuracy and correcting errors identified in audits
• Understanding business processes in the support of the daily management of grants and contracts
• Preparing sponsor required fiscal and management reports and/or invoices as appropriate
• Working proactively to avoid problems with accounts
• Gaining thorough understanding of university and sponsor regulations
• Developing relationships with sponsor personnel while monitoring developments/changes within sponsoring agency
• Assisting with other activities, special projects, and reports in coordination with relevant Research Administration Manager

Required:

P1:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, management, or related field
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered (Associate’s + 3 years; HS diploma/GED + 5 years)
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement uniform guidance; federal, state, and sponsor guidelines; and university policies and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and customer service skills
• Ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels utilizing teamwork in daily work
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology affecting business processes
• Ability to operate within the university’s financial, HR and eRA systems
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, etc.

Required:

P2:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, management, or related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered (Associate’s + 5 years; HS diploma/GED + 7 years)
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement uniform guidance; federal, state, and sponsor guidelines; and university policies and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and customer service skills
• Ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels utilizing teamwork in daily work
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology affecting business processes
• Ability to operate within the university’s financial, HR and eRA systems
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, etc.

Additional Information:

• This is a remote position
• This posting represents 2 vacancies
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A Background Check is required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply