Research Administrative Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Biochemistry Department is a large, complexly funded unit and this position will provide support in departmental fiscal activities including pre- and post-award sponsored project administration and overall financial management. As a member of our research administration team, this position will assist Biochemistry faculty and researchers to submit research proposals to various sponsors, both federal and non-federal. They will also assist in maintaining non-scientific documents associated with sponsored research. The employee will assist in the post-award management of various sponsored research projects including accounting, policy compliance, and progress reporting to the sponsor, the university, and the research team. 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). 20% Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management 30% Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup 30% 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 10% Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets 5% 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... For full info follow application link. 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. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/50D44C7A0CAB49BB