Requisition ID

34499BR

ASU Job Title

Resrch Advancement Admin

Job Title

Research Advancement Administrator

Campus/Location

Campus: Tempe

Job Family

Research Operations

Department Name

Shesc

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Category

02

Salary Range

$42,480 - $45,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

15-August-2017

Job Description

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change is seeking a Research Advancement Administrator to support pre-and post-award grants and contracts processes for the School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC) at Arizona State University (ASU).
 
The Research Advancement Administrator (RAA) is a proficient administrator that supports efforts to apply for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, as well as to assist with administrative post-award management.
 

Essential Duties

Essential Duties:
Under general supervision from senior staff in SHESC the Research Advancement Administrator works to:

• Provide a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of proposals and administrative management of awards.
• Respond to inquiries (students, faculty, staff, ORSPA, Research Operations, etc.) in a timely manner using effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills and methods as appropriate to address questions and/or concerns.
• Review funding announcements and providing guidance on eligibility and sponsor requirements.
• Contact sponsors for clarification of application guidelines.
• Develop administrative components of grant and contract proposals for a wide variety of funding agencies, including federal sponsors (such as the National Science Foundation – NSF), industry, philanthropic sponsors, and local governmental agencies.
• Develop complex budgets, draft budget justifications, secure internal approvals, liaise with sub recipients, check proposal documents for compliance, prepare sponsor application packages, and work closely with the Office for Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA) for institutional review and submission.
• Identify specific areas and solutions for process improvement, and draft changes to methods, procedures, and work instructions.
• Interpret sponsor guidelines to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial requirements imposed on institutions of higher education including, but not limited to, sponsor, ABOR, university, state, and federal regulations [including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)].
• Assist in all areas of award management, which may include but are not limited to: Administrative post award management requests, such as At-Risks, Pre-Award Costs, re-budgets, No Cost Extensions, etc.
• Guidance on sponsor policies and regulations regarding the administration of award funds.
• Analyze award documents and advise faculty on non-financial management issues, resolving complex problems with faculty, internal offices, sub-recipients, and sponsors.
• Utilize ASU resources and offices to resolve issues related to conflict of interest, cost sharing, subcontracting, and intellectual property.
• Work under deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities and duties, with interruptions, and in unclear and/or changing situations.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with faculty, researchers, unit personnel, Sponsored Project Office representatives, and members of the ASU Research Advancement Community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Three years of experience in a field appropriate to the area/unit of assignment OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Relevant computer applications: Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Outlook, and Word), SharePoint, Enterprise Research Administration (ERA), Coeus, Advantage, Data Warehouse, FastLane, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons;
• Proposal development (i.e., preparation and submission of grant applications);
• Sponsored project administration;
• Accounting, financial management, and/or customer service;
• Grants and contracts or similarly complex documents.

Evidence of:

• Following standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily identified;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on collaboration and a high level of customer service;
• Problem-solving, critical thinking and time management skills;
• Understand user needs, requirements, and requests;
• Establishing and maintaining effective professional working relationships;
• Working on multiple projects while producing accurate output.

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%) Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (15%) Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions. Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals. Receives regular review of completed tasks for achievement of established objectives.

Department Statement

Known for its leadership in innovative education and research, the School of Human Evolution and Social Change includes one of the nation's top-ranked anthropology programs and the largest and most research-productive transdisciplinary anthropology faculty in the nation. Staying true to our four-field anthropological origins means we remain committed to leveraging a long-term, comparative, and holistic perspective on human origins and diversity as a way to understand and address complex problems, now and for the future, and a deep concern for community engagement and social justice. In addition to anthropology, our students can earn degrees in global health, applied mathematics for the life and social sciences and museum studies. We are also known for our high quality study abroad, field school programs and research apprenticeship opportunities for our ~1,000 undergraduate majors and ~125 graduate students.
 
We offer a dynamic, collegial, and challenging work environment due to the pace of innovation, complex array of research and academic programs, and high profile initiatives. SHESC is the largest social science unit in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, ASU's largest and most diverse college. For complete information see http://shesc.asu.edu/.