Description:
The Cullen College of Engineering is looking for a Research
Administrator level 2 or level 3 - Please see job description for
both.
RA2: Performs the more complex pre-award and
post-award administration of federal, state, private profit and
private non-profit grants and contracts awarded to the University
of Houston. Serves as team leader for research administration team
for assigned college units.
Career Ladder Levels: Research Administrator 3 // Research
Administrator 2 // Research Administrator 1 // Research Grants
Office Coordinator
1. Reviews and submits proposals to external funding sources;
initiates the creation of cost centers according to awarded project
terms and conditions and modifies cost centers according to revised
award notices.
2. Provides guidance and expertise to faculty, department
administrators and university executives on a wide variety of
grants and contracts issues.
3. Responsible for customer problem review and resolution for
research administration team.
4. Develops and implements internal operating procedures for
assigned team; coordinates the work activities of assigned team and
provides work direction as needed.
5. Maintains web-based proposal submission and research
administration using electronic research administration
systems.
6. Negotiates the terms and conditions of grants and sub-recipient
awards with potential sponsors and awardees and reviews contracts
in conjunction with the Research Contracts Officer.
7. Research sponsor's financial and administrative regulations
applicable to funded projects.
8. Evaluates expenditure reallocation documents according to
federal, state and university guidelines for allowability,
appropriateness and timeliness.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and
practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional
discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional
discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained
through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college
or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training
program that is directly related to the type of work being
performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly
job-related experience.
RA3: Assists the Director of Contracts and Grants
in the coordination of the pre-award and post-award activities to
ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Serves as working
manager for research administration team for assigned college
units.
Career Ladder Levels: Research Administrator 3 // Research
Administrator 2 // Research Administrator 1 // Research Grants
Office Coordinator
1. Supervises the award administration staff in Contracts and
Grants, to include setting goals, performance appraisals, and
cross-training.
2. Oversees and reviews the proposal submission process to external
funding sources and manages the process of cost center and notice
of award creation, including modifications.
3. Manages departmental outreach, customer service efforts.
4. Assists with the development and implementation of internal
operating procedures; coordinates the work activities of Contracts
and Grants and provides work direction as needed.
5. Negotiates the terms and conditions of grant and sub-recipient
awards, and reviews contracts with the Research Contracts
Officer.
6. Oversees the review and approval of select grant-related
expenditure reallocation documents in compliance according to
federal, state and university policies and regulations.
7. Assists with development, modification, and instruction of
research compliance training for faculty and staff.
8. Assists with internal and external audits pertaining to the
activities of Contracts and Grants.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and
practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional
discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional
discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained
through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college
or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training
program that is directly related to the type of work being
performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly
job-related experience.
Education will be considered in lieu of
experience.
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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
