Research Administrative Specialist Apply
Job Summary:
The Research Administrative Specialist position will work within the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and the Department of Urology. They will work directly with the principal investigators and research staff to submit proposals, monitor expenditures, invoice sponsors, review effort distributions and reconcile financial data for sponsored programs. The Research Administrative Specialist will process accounting transactions such as cost transfers, procurement, subcontract award management, and financial processing related to sponsored projects.
Responsibilities:
Works directly with principal investigator(s) and/or research program director(s) to carry out research administrative functions related sponsored grants, agreements, or award management (proposal preparation through closeout).- 10% Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
- 25% Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
- 25% Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
- 5% May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators
- 25% Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
- 10% Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
- Preferred experience with sponsored grant management in higher education
- Preferred experience with sponsored grant proposal submissions in higher education
- Preferred focus in accounting, finance or business
- Knowledge of research sponsored grants, as well as familiarity with UW-Madison and UW Health policies and procedures are preferred.
This position requires strong written and verbal communications skills, professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Familiarity with databases and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required. Strong time management and prioritization skills, flexibility, and adaptability are essential.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)
Additional Information:
The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Apply Now\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Rachel Timbers
timbers@wisc.edu
608-263-7659
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Administrative Spec(SC029)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ORTHO&REHAB/ORTHO
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
293149-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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