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Michigan State University Research Administrator Assistant in East Lansing, Michigan
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Research Administrator Assistant
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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade:10
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Department:Family And Community Medicine 10034330
Sub Area:CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Office/Clerical Support, Research/Scientific, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Remote-Friendly
Position Summary
The IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive teams are seeking a highly organized Research Administrator Assistant to support the research team with administrative tasks. Both the IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive programs reside within the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine.
Primary responsibilities for this role include supporting administrative pre-award assistance for future grants and post award work for research grants, support to research leads on post award tasks that include managing the IMPART grants mailbox and organizing and monitoring electronic files for mini grants, sub awards and professional service agreements. Assisting the Fiscal Officer and leads to review budgets for accuracy before submission and entering into EGrAMS. Processing transactions to pay vendors and recipients of sub-awards and mini grants. Preparing and processing requisitions to set up Purchase Orders for vendors. Assemble proposal documents with research administrators which may include collecting resources and data plans. Reviewing agency guidelines for submissions, perform initial review of documents for formatting, converting files and uploading appropriate files into the application submission system. Provide support to other research administrators, departments, and staff to meet the project and departmental needs. Balance a variety of tasks to deliver a quality analysis within the project deadlines. Update grant lists as needed or when new account numbers are obtained. Gather information required in audits and site visits, collect data for reports, maintain or reconcile accounting records for grants and awards and process orders for supplies, services needed for the grant which includes processing and preparing appropriate documents required for the project. Other duties as directed by FO, leads and PI on the grant.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a two-year degree; and one to three years of post-award grant transaction work related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, spreadsheet and scheduling software, maintaining account records and/or database software; desktop publishing software, presentation and webpage software; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. May require technical knowledge or training related to the field of employment. Requires the completion of Essentials of Research Administration (MSU certificate) or equivalent within one year of hire.
Desired Qualifications
Post award grant transaction work, willingness to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment; Experience with MDHHS grant language, budgets and timelines. Experience in the Electronic Grants Administration & Management System (EGrAMS).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter and resume.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off-dated position funded until 9/30/2025 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Website
www.impartalliance.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
The Bidding Eligibility ends o 10/01/2024 at 11:55 PM
Advertised: Sep 24, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time