Job Information
University of Utah Research Administrative Officer in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/07/2023
Requisition Number PRN35973B
Job Title Administrative Officer
Working Title Research Administrative Officer
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY
Employees must reside in the state of Utah, but will have the opportunity to work a hybrid (i.e., in-office and remote) work schedule. Possible consideration of requests for fully remote work schedule, subject to approval and change.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00172 - College of Social Work-Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $55,000 - $63,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Provides administrative and financial support of department’s research grants and contracts.
Responsibilities
With basic oversight from a supervisor, this position should successfully complete tasks that may include:
- Coordinating details such as purchasing activities, invoicing, document control, account coding for financial transactions, and overseeing the maintenance of departmental records.
- Preparing income statements, financial reports, and cost projections.
- Monitoring budgets and expenditures to ensure limitations are not exceeded.
- Making budgetary recommendations and adjustments.
- Assisting investigators with the monitoring and management of research expenditures and grant reporting requirements.
- Assisting with grant and contract proposal preparation, submission, and tracking.
- Reviewing changes in university policy, federal regulations, and contractual requirements and coordinating implementation procedures.
- Serving as a liaison between the research team and other university departments or units.
- Working with colleagues and supervisor to complete and track assignments.
- Effectively interfacing with internal and external professionals.
This position requires strong time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Representative challenges of this position include organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and determining the best course of action and resources needed to complete a project or address a problem. Successful applicants will possess the necessary skills to work with a variety of different people and establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships.
Additional Information
An excellent benefits package is included (seehere (https://benefits.utah.edu/) for a full description of the benefits package):
• 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested);
• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA );
•Paid leave time (https://benefits.utah.edu/paid-leave-time/) , including 11 paid holidays/year, 2 personal preference days/year, and monthly sick/vacation (https://www.hr.utah.edu/forms/lib/VacationAccrualTable.pdf) accruals;
• Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system;
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available; and
• Free public transportation pass (seehere (https://www.rideuta.com/Fares-And-Passes/Pass-Programs/UTA-School-Pass-Programs/University-of-Utah) for more information).
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Three years experience that includes specific involvement in maintaining complex financial records, developing and monitoring departmental budgets and preparing related reports; and demonstrated organizational, human relation and effective communication skills.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Familiarity with University research administration pre- and post-award systems, processes, and policies
- Familiarity with common sponsor systems, processes, and policies required for proposal submission
- PeopleSoft experience
- Proficiency with Excel for data processing and budgeting (e.g., formulas, pivot tables)
- Successfully adjusts to constant change and handling multiple tasks
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
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