Dear Colleagues –

Arizona State University is actively recruiting a full-time Research Advancement Administrator, (Job ID: 31344) for the School of Life Sciences Research Advancement Office.

The detailed job posting is copied below for your reference.

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https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest&jobid=27880&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

Job Title: 	Research Advancement Administrator
Job ID: 	31344
Location: 	Tempe campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

College/Division
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Life Sciences

Scope of Search
 Open to Public
Grant Funded Position
 This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
Posted Rate of Pay
 $36,915 - $52,000 per year; DOE

Duties and Responsibilities
 Under administrative direction, performs sponsored project unit role and work of considerable difficulty in interfacing with department/unit faculty to develop for submission funding proposals to various federal and state agencies, foundations and industrial firms.  Assists in identifying funding opportunities that support departmental/unit research goals.  Partners with Principal Investigator's and the Office for Research & Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA) to negotiate grants and contracts and assists ORSPA with administration of unit awards.  Advises Project Directors on financial management issues, and when appropriate resolves complex problems with Project Directors, internal offices, and sponsors.

- Works closely with departmental/unit faculty to develop and prepare proposals which includes, but is not limited to, assistance in developing and reviewing proposed budgets and maintaining general familiarity with federal grant and contract regulations, as well as private sponsor and state requirements.
- Works with department/unit faculty to resolve administrative issues such as conflict of interest, allow ability of proposed costs, intellectual property, cost sharing, subcontracting, etc. in regards to sponsored projects.
- Completes sponsor proposal forms and documents based in accordance with program solicitation or guidelines for faculty sponsored project submissions to ORSPA for review and submission to sponsor.
- Provides guidance to faculty regarding solicitation guidelines and reviews proposals for conformity with guidelines.
- Assist Principal Investigator's (PIs) in reviewing and analyzing awards for compliance with respect to appropriate federal, state, Board of Regents & University policy & regulations in parallel with ORSPA's review prior to ORSPA's signing/acceptance of award.
- Advises and instructs department/unit faculty & staff with concerns regarding proposal development to assure compliance with appropriate federal, state, Board of Regents and University policy and regulations; including but not limited to, grant administration; sponsor interests; grantsmanship and other related topics.
- Provides a supportive environment to assist in increasing the number and frequency of proposal submissions; performs outreach activities to cultivate the interests of faculty not presently involved in the search for financial support for their graduate students and academic areas of interest.
- Provides reports to department/unit chair regarding sponsored activity (proposals, awards, expenditures).
- Assists Chair and Project Directors and/or Principal Investigators in sponsor regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Provides administrative support to ORSPA in negotiating problem items and unforeseen matters on current awards with sponsors.
- Provides a supportive environment to assist in increasing the number and frequency of proposal submissions; performs outreach activities to cultivate the interests of faculty not presently involved in the search for financial support for their graduate students and academic areas of interest.
- Aids in departmental/unit aspects of sponsored projects award administration - including but not limited to account reconciliation; allow ability of costs; forecasting expenditures; providing financial reports and supporting ORSPA Accountants.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or related field AND three years directly related experience; OR, Seven years directly related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications
Evidence of Certified Research Administrator (CRA). Demonstrated knowledge of: policies, procedures and regulations of various funding sources;  research methods grants and contracts; computer applications (i.e., Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite); information dissemination technology (i.e., NSF Fastlane, grants.gov, sponsor websites);  ASU financial and research management tools (i.e., Advantage, Data Warehouse, PeopleSoft/OASIS, COEUS); financial analysis and management. Experience in: developing and administering grants and contracts; establishing and maintaining effective professional working relationships. Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Department Statement/Gen Info
The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) has provided a vital hub for creative excellence at Arizona State University, with more than 670 faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and staff, and research that ranges from studies on biodiesel and biohydrogen to vaccine development and the conservation of whales. As ASU’s first academic unit to fully reflect President Michael Crow’s integrated, interdisciplinary vision for the New American University, the School of Life Sciences offers active and evolving platforms for collaborative, cutting-edge research and faculty whose discovery is freed from traditional institutional boundaries.

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.

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
 July 25, 2013
 Instructions to Apply
 Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Complete the required information and attach a single Word or PDF document, which includes:
 1. Cover letter
 2. Resume
 3. Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

Please include all employment information 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.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 855-278-5081.

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

Thanks!

Marj Townsend
Research Advancement Manager
School of Life Sciences
Arizona State University

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