Arizona State University is currently seeking to fill the following position.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:   Research Advancement Administrator
Job ID:      25711
Location:  Polytechnic (Mesa)
Full/Part Time:    Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:   Regular
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College/Division: College of Technology and Innovation

Scope of Search: Open to Public

Posted Rate of Pay:  $42,000 - $52,000 per year; DOE

I.	Duties and Responsibilities
Under administrative direction, the incumbent has primary responsibility for assisting the College of Technology and Innovation (CTI) faculty and researchers in the development, preparation, and submission of proposals for external funding to various funding agencies.  This includes: identifying prospective funding sources; assisting faculty in proposal preparation; developing complex budgets; resolving issues related to conflict of interest, cost sharing, subcontracting, and intellectual property; reviewing proposals for compliance with sponsor requirements.  This position works with other Research Advancement Staff in CTI and the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA) staff.  The incumbent advises and instructs faculty and staff on appropriate guidelines and university policy and fosters a supportive environment to increase the number and frequency of proposal submissions.  Performs other duties as assigned.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

II.	Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience, in a field appropriate to the area/unit of assignment; OR, eight (8) years of related administrative experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

III.	Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with: proposal preparation with Grants.gov and Fastlane; proposal preparation strategies; budget development; searching for funding opportunities; Federal Acquisition Requirements; query database systems; producing reports.
Experience in: developing and submitting proposals to multiple funding agencies including, but not limited to NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, other local and federal agencies and private foundations; analyzing and interpreting documents, reviewing and understanding requests for proposals (RFP) and contracts; meeting deadlines for multiple projects; multitasking while producing accurate output; using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); using Adobe Acrobat; developing and maintaining effective professional working relationships, conducting training and workshops in the aspects of proposal submission.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

IV.	Department Statement/Gen Info
 The College of Technology and Innovation is located on the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University which enrolls more than 9,700 students on a 600-acre campus in the Phoenix area's growing East Valley.  The College is home to four academic units including: the Applied Sciences and Mathematics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.  The College of Technology and Innovation has more than 100 faculty members who are experts in their respective fields.  More than 2,300 College of Technology and Innovation undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Science degrees in a variety of disciplines.  To learn more about the College, please visit our website at http://technology.asu.edu/home

V.	Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

VI.	Standard Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Close Date: Initial close date is December 31, 2010. Applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the search is closed.

Instructions to Apply:  Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.
Complete the required information by attaching a single document, which includes: a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references. Please include all employment in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.  Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 480-965-2701.

ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview

You can view and apply for this job at: https://hrsa.oasis.asu.edu/psp/asusaprd/EMPLOYEE/PSFT_ASUSAPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=25711&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

Lacey Ward, CRA
Research Advancement Manager
Research Advancement Team "RAT"
College of Technology & Innovation
ASU at the Polytechnic Campus
Sutton Hall 140K
Office: 480-727-5481
Mobile: 480-322-4428
Fax: 480-727-5299

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