The following position is currently available at the main campus of the
University of Houston at 4800 Calhoun, Houston, Texas. Applications should
be sent directly to the Human Resources Office, but should also include a
cover letter addressed to Thomas Lee Boozer II, Director of the Office of
Contracts and Grants.

Please visit http://www.uh.edu/admin/hr/employ/bulletin/_instruc.htm for
instructions on how to apply for the position (this site includes a link to
the UH employment application and instructions for completion). The pay
grade scale is available at
http://www.uh.edu/admin/hr/employ/bulletin/c_all.htm#.

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Senior Research Administrator
Posting Number   000955
Pay Grade: A71

Summary:
Performs the more complex pre-award and post-award administration of
federal, state, private profit and private non-profit grants and contracts
awarded to the University of Houston.  Serves as team leader for research
administration team for assigned college units.

Job duties:

1. Reviews proposals to external funding sources, from submission to award;
initiates the creation of accounts according to awarded project budgets and
modifies accounts according to revised award notices.
2. Provides guidance and expertise to faculty, department administrators and
university executives on a wide variety of grants and contract issues.
3. Responsible for customer problem review and resolution for research
administration team.
4. Develops and implements internal operation of procedures for assigned
team; coordinates the work activities of assigned team and provides work
direction as needed.
5. Maintains web based proposal submission and research administration using
ERA (electronic research administration) systems.
6. Negotiates the terms and conditions of grants and sub-recipient awards
with potential sponsors and awardees and reviews contracts in conjunction
with the Research Contracts Officer.
7. Researches sponsor's financial and administrative regulations applicable
to funded projects.
8. Audits sponsored project accounts and evaluates expenditure documents
according to federal, state, and university guidelines for allowability and
appropriateness.
9. Provides research compliance training for faculty and staff.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects
of an analytical, technical, or professional discipline; or the basic
knowledge of more than one professional discipline.  Knowledge of the
discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4
year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth
specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work
being performed.

Experience
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-relates experience.

Certification/Licensing
None

Work Complexity
Requires a broad knowledge of principles and practices within a professional
field.  Work is very nonstandardized and widely varied, involving many
complex and significant variables

Change in Knowledge
The knowledge and/or technology used in the job changes periodically;
occasional study and training is required.

Problem Solving
Requires in-depth analysis to interpret and evaluate obscure/vague
information in the development of new solutions for complex technical and/or
managerial problems. Exercises discretion and independent judgement in
comparing and recommending numerous solutions.  Problems may be atypical
within the unit. Analytical ability and inductive thinking are required in
extensively adapting policies, procedures, and methods to fit unusual or
complex situations.

Impact of Decisions
Inside Department
Considerable

Outside Department
Considerable

Outside University
Considerable

Judgement
Activities and decisions are varied in nature, requiring the solving of both
common and unusual problems.  the job's manager is consulted for
clarification of policies only where needed.

Supervision
Involves general scheduling and review of work as a "working supervisor" or
lead person over one or more employees doing the same type of work.  Work is
typically routine and requires general instructions.

Customer Service
Internal Service
Solves unusual customer problems.

External Service
Solves unusual customer problems.

Environmental Conditions
Working Conditions
Work is normally in a typical interior work environment which does not
subject the employee to unpleasant elements.

Physical Effort
Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking,
standing, etc.

Physical Risk
Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks.

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