Pre-Award Research Administrator

Office of Grant and Contract Administration

 

UMass Amherst is one of the major public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts, the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for two Pre-Award Research Administrators in the Office of Grant and Contract Administration. The Pre-Award Research Administrator reviews and submits proposals to a variety of funding agencies for sponsored research and programs.  In that role, the Administrator interprets and implements federal, state, and University regulations; provides oversight of sponsored projects to minimize the University’s compliance risk related to sponsored activities; liaises with sponsoring agencies; provides education and training for sponsored activities; and keeps abreast of new developments in federal regulations, policies, and procedures in order to serve as an up-to-date source of information and guidance for the research community.

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field plus two years of experience in a business or administrative setting dealing with proposal/award review and administration.  Note:  If above education and experience requirements are not met, combination of education and relevant experience to total six years is acceptable.

·         Previous experience in an institution of higher education is desirable.

·         Previous experience working with federal rules, regulations, and policies (e.g., Uniform Administrative Requirements  2 CFR Part 200,  Code of Federal Regulations [CFR], Federal Acquisition Regulations [FAR], Cost Accounting Standards [CAS]) and governing administration of grants and contracts.  Strong background in budgeting.

·         Excellent presentation skills and ability to effectively coordinate and provide training and educational opportunities to the campus community.

·         Strong communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions.

·         Well-developed writing skills.

·         Ability to exercise diplomacy, establish effective working relationships, and maintain a high degree of professionalism when working with OGCA staff, University departments, other research administration departments, and sponsoring agencies.

·         Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively with various computer systems and on-line submission portals.

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a team under tight deadlines and to take direction from team leader.

·         Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload effectively.

·         Strong attention to detail.

 

PSSAP Position Level 26.  http://www.umass.edu/humres/sites/default/files/2015%20PSU%20Salary%20Schedule.pdf    The University offers an attractive benefits package.

 

Please go to https://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=90285&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=1507649018284 and submit a letter of application describing relevant experience and a résumé.  The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references will be required prior to interviews.  To receive priority consideration, please submit your application materials by the priority date of October 26, 2017.  Applications will be accepted after the priority date until the position has been filled.  Please include Search #R135351 on your application materials.

 

The University of Massachusetts is committed to the policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, the University of Massachusetts is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of the University of Massachusetts to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

 

 

:: Carol P. Sprague, Director   :: Office of Grant & Contract Administration   :: University of Massachusetts Amherst

:: Mass Venture Center

:: 100 Venture Way, Suite 201

:: Hadley, MA 01035-9450

:: Telephone: 413-545-5897

:: Fax: 413-545-1202

:: http://www.umass.edu/research/research-administration

 

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