University of Washington
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.The CoE Office of Research is housed in the College of Engineering Dean's Office. The office manages ~ $170M in annual research expenditures for the College of Engineering. This position is expected to help support the mission of the CoE Office of Research to accelerate the translation of engineering discoveries into societal impact.The CoE Office of Research has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Administration Specialist position. Responsibilities include serving as the college’s electronic grant certificate (eGC1) reviewer and approver, processing service agreements, contracts, and other non-award agreements, and managing various research administrative functions.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResearch Administration:Review all CoE eGC1s through SAGE and approve on behalf of the Dean, College of Engineering.Ensure proposals meet compliance standards for significant financial interests, conflict of interest, human subjects, animal care, export control, and correct facilities and administrative (F&A) rates for activity locations.Support faculty and grant administrators on complex interdisciplinary proposals.Partner with CoE Human Resources to provide support for requests for Outside Work for Compensation (1460s) and potential conflicts of interest.Proactively communicate potential research funding opportunities available on the UW Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) website and the UW Office of Research website.Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives tailored to enhance efficiency in pre-award grant submission processes.Agreements & Contracts:Serve as the CoE Agreements Manager.Oversee risk management and meticulously review non-award agreements, sponsored research agreements, master agreements, and service agreements.Provide recommendations and actively engage in negotiations with external customers and entities.Manage the review and approval process for service agreements.Other Duties as Assigned:Manage CoE Office of Research shared email inbox and online form responses.Provide event support for communities of practice, workshops, and other training events hosted by the Director of Research Administration & Development.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline.Three years’ experience in administration, higher education, and/or fiscal management.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSFlexibility and willingness to work under pressure of frequent deadlines and changing priorities.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and/or training employees.Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required
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As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.The CoE Office of Research is housed in the College of Engineering Dean's Office. The office manages ~ $170M in annual research expenditures for the College of Engineering. This position is expected to help support the mission of the CoE Office of Research to accelerate the translation of engineering discoveries into societal impact.The CoE Office of Research has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Administration Specialist position. Responsibilities include serving as the college’s electronic grant certificate (eGC1) reviewer and approver, processing service agreements, contracts, and other non-award agreements, and managing various research administrative functions.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResearch Administration:Review all CoE eGC1s through SAGE and approve on behalf of the Dean, College of Engineering.Ensure proposals meet compliance standards for significant financial interests, conflict of interest, human subjects, animal care, export control, and correct facilities and administrative (F&A) rates for activity locations.Support faculty and grant administrators on complex interdisciplinary proposals.Partner with CoE Human Resources to provide support for requests for Outside Work for Compensation (1460s) and potential conflicts of interest.Proactively communicate potential research funding opportunities available on the UW Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) website and the UW Office of Research website.Develop and implement strategic planning initiatives tailored to enhance efficiency in pre-award grant submission processes.Agreements & Contracts:Serve as the CoE Agreements Manager.Oversee risk management and meticulously review non-award agreements, sponsored research agreements, master agreements, and service agreements.Provide recommendations and actively engage in negotiations with external customers and entities.Manage the review and approval process for service agreements.Other Duties as Assigned:Manage CoE Office of Research shared email inbox and online form responses.Provide event support for communities of practice, workshops, and other training events hosted by the Director of Research Administration & Development.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline.Three years’ experience in administration, higher education, and/or fiscal management.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSFlexibility and willingness to work under pressure of frequent deadlines and changing priorities.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and/or training employees.Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required
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