Science Administrator - Job Vacancy Announcement Kristen Kepics 09 Feb 2009 14:50 EST
For more info, please visit http://www.ansp.org/about/employment.php The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has an immediate opening for a Science Administrator. The Science Administrator is a senior manager, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Science Centers (Systematic Biology and Ecological Research) and implementation of the initiatives and priorities set by the Science Center Directors. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. Responsibilities: * Works with Accounting Office to guide and assist senior staff in preparation and submission of applications for funding, ensuring compliance with agency and institution policies; * Responsible for post-award grant and contract administration of sponsored projects, including post-award revisions, monitoring spending and reporting, preparation of subcontracts and close-out documentation; * Works with Accounting Office to maintains up-to-date knowledge and expertise in federal, state, and other agency regulations and policies; * Assist Science Center Directors in general administration of the Centers: o Construct and administer annual Center operating budgets; o Supervise other Science Administration staff; o Responsible for main office operations, including equipment needs, purchase orders, invoices, approval of time sheets, etc.; * Coordinate with Science Directors to comply with administrative requirements regarding personnel issues, assist in identifying and resolving personnel issues; * Coordinate amongst Science Directors, scientific staff, IT and Building Operations to provide best feasible resolutions to facility issues; * Administer Academys J1 visa program; coordinate with Human Resources to address other visa issues; * Track status of permits for import/export of scientific specimens; assure that reporting is complete and apply for permit renewals as needed. Qualifications: * Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required; education and/or interest in the natural sciences desirable; * Knowledge ofand 2 years experience withpre-award and post-award research; administration in an academic (or non-profit) setting with the ability to interpret and understand federal and non-federal regulations and operations of sponsored research; * Working knowledge of office computer applications, especially spreadsheet functionality needed for creating basic financial templates; * interpersonal skills suitable for maintaining effective working relationships with all scientific and other Academy staff; * excellent verbal and written communication skills; * ability to flexibly respond to competing demands in a fast-paced work environment. To Apply: E-mail letter of interest, resume and names/addresses/e-mail/phone numbers for at least three references to xxxxxx@ansp.org. Please refer to Job #988 in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience, to the $60's. The Academy of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women and veterans are encouraged to apply. ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================