Michigan State University(MSU)
Research Administrator II
Michigan State University(MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823
Position Summary
The Office of Research Administration in the College of Education is recruiting a highly motivated and organized individual to provide administrative support to researchers in the Department of Kinesiology who are managing grants or contracts. Qualified candidates will join a dynamic team of administrators with 50+ years of combined experience. The position is part of an exciting, deadline-driven work environment with great flexibility and training.
The Office of Research Administration provides pre- and post-award grant support for three College of Education departments at Michigan State University (Kinesiology; Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education; and Educational Administration). We offer a supportive and flexible work environment focused on work-life balance, while maintaining a complex workload under sponsor-driven deadlines. We are recruiting an individual to fulfill the role of Research Administrator II on our post-award team supporting the Department of Kinesiology, reporting to the Director of the Office of Research Administration. Opportunities to cross-train in pre-award may be possible, depending on workload.
General job functions will include independently performing post-award functions for investigators in the Department of Kinesiology; Assisting investigators respond to sponsor requests for additional information at the just-in-time (JIT) stage; Working with investigators to manage project aspects (budget, reporting, Institutional Review Board (IRB), etc.); Working with Human Resources to hire and manage project staff; Assist faculty, staff, and students with effort reporting; Serving as a liaison between sponsor/funding source and research team as necessary; Organizing and maintaining electronic research records; Training researchers, faculty, and administrators on the application of appropriate regulations; Conducting highly competent review of awards for compliance with policies and regulations; Assisting other research administrators and project staff in ensuring compliance with research guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; Identifying problems and/or inconsistencies and recommending corrective actions to project personnel as appropriate; Communicating policies and procedures to faculty and staff; Balancing multiple assignments and delivering quality analysis under time-constrained deadlines; Participating in required training and professional development opportunities in the field of research administration; Assisting with report-writing as needed; and other projects as assigned. Cross-training in pre-award administration may be available depending on workload and interest.
Qualified candidates will be highly organized and self-motivated as well as able to balance multiple tasks and deliver high-quality analysis within sponsor deadlines. Individuals will be expected to build rapport with faculty, departmental staff, and central pre-award, post-award, and compliance offices; have a strong sense of ownership and accountability for their work; and exercise excellent independent judgment. Work location for the position is flexible. Occasional after-normal-business-hours as well as weekend administrative, educational, and training events may be required.
Research Administration at MSU:
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business administration, Finance, or a research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre- or post-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This job
The Office of Research Administration in the College of Education is recruiting a highly motivated and organized individual to provide administrative support to researchers in the Department of Kinesiology who are managing grants or contracts. Qualified candidates will join a dynamic team of administrators with 50+ years of combined experience. The position is part of an exciting, deadline-driven work environment with great flexibility and training.
The Office of Research Administration provides pre- and post-award grant support for three College of Education departments at Michigan State University (Kinesiology; Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education; and Educational Administration). We offer a supportive and flexible work environment focused on work-life balance, while maintaining a complex workload under sponsor-driven deadlines. We are recruiting an individual to fulfill the role of Research Administrator II on our post-award team supporting the Department of Kinesiology, reporting to the Director of the Office of Research Administration. Opportunities to cross-train in pre-award may be possible, depending on workload.
General job functions will include independently performing post-award functions for investigators in the Department of Kinesiology; Assisting investigators respond to sponsor requests for additional information at the just-in-time (JIT) stage; Working with investigators to manage project aspects (budget, reporting, Institutional Review Board (IRB), etc.); Working with Human Resources to hire and manage project staff; Assist faculty, staff, and students with effort reporting; Serving as a liaison between sponsor/funding source and research team as necessary; Organizing and maintaining electronic research records; Training researchers, faculty, and administrators on the application of appropriate regulations; Conducting highly competent review of awards for compliance with policies and regulations; Assisting other research administrators and project staff in ensuring compliance with research guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; Identifying problems and/or inconsistencies and recommending corrective actions to project personnel as appropriate; Communicating policies and procedures to faculty and staff; Balancing multiple assignments and delivering quality analysis under time-constrained deadlines; Participating in required training and professional development opportunities in the field of research administration; Assisting with report-writing as needed; and other projects as assigned. Cross-training in pre-award administration may be available depending on workload and interest.
Qualified candidates will be highly organized and self-motivated as well as able to balance multiple tasks and deliver high-quality analysis within sponsor deadlines. Individuals will be expected to build rapport with faculty, departmental staff, and central pre-award, post-award, and compliance offices; have a strong sense of ownership and accountability for their work; and exercise excellent independent judgment. Work location for the position is flexible. Occasional after-normal-business-hours as well as weekend administrative, educational, and training events may be required.
Research Administration at MSU:
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business administration, Finance, or a research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration including the area of pre- or post-award processes, or related field such as regulatory administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This job