Research Development - Amherst, United States - University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Amherst, United States

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Description

Job no: 523048


Work type:
Staff Full Time


Location:
UMass Amherst


Department:
Dean - Pub Health & Health Sci


Union:

PSU

Categories:
Research, School of Public Health & Health Sciences


About UMass Amherst:


UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.

In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.


Job Summary:


The Research Development & Support Specialist position is designed to strengthen and enhance research in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) and to identify opportunities for expanding funding for on-going research focuses.

Perform diversified and complex administrative, financial and pre award and post-award functions to include development of research initiatives tailored to faculty interest and expertise in the SPHHS, managing and troubleshooting the award process including sub-contract establishment, and developing and implementing processes to manage post-awards and facilitate effective grants' administration.


Essential Functions
- _Grant Development _& _Pre
  • Award Administration:_
  • Assess needs and creatively develop initiatives based on SPHHS faculty research experience that will enhance research funding and productivity in the SPHHS and its departments.
  • Work with individual faculty to understand research interest and expertise, assist faculty in finding possible funding opportunities; plan and execute effective searches for funding sources (inclusive of federal and state grant, contract, foundation, and industry support).
  • Review proposals and provide suggestions for writing and communication improvements. Coordinate preaward submission activity for the department.
- _

Grant Monitoring:
_

  • Develop and implement a manageable system to monitor and provide Principal Investigator's budget updates.
  • Develop and enhance implementation tools for faculty buyouts in coordination with the SPHHS Business Office, Grants' Manager, and Division Directors/Department Head.
  • Troubleshoot problems in subcontracts, payments, and PO processing.
  • Develop fiscal management systems for faculty to expedite paperwork and reduce investigator burden.
  • Monitor operating expenses, prepare monthly variancetobudget reports, and advise on reconciliation actions.
- _

Post Award Responsibilities:
_

  • Work with faculty, principal investigators, and staff to resolve problems and to optimize the use of funds as required; finalize all expenditure activity of expired grants.
  • Assist and participate with grant accounting in award termination process to close out accounts.

Other Functions

  • Has Budget responsibilities and develops budget to include forecasting.
  • Monitors and reports variances/problems and recommends solutions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure).

  • Associate's degree preferably in Business Administration or closely related field AND at least six (6) years of experience in research project management, grant development, budgeting and administration, preferably in an academic environment OR Bachelor's degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or closely related field AND at least four (4) years of experience in research project management, grand development, budgeting and administration, preferably in an academic environment.
  • Knowledge of grants writing and project coordination.
  • Experience with budget construction and monitoring, ability to analyze and interpret financial information.
  • Ability to plan, organize and lead administrative activities related to grant development and administration.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills needed to present and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
  • Selfdirected, organized, and goaloriented.
  • Ability to recognize administrative problems and implement effective solutions.
  • Experience with quantitative data collection and reporting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment.


Work Schedule:


  • Monday
  • Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary Information
Level 26

PSU Hiring Ranges


Special Instructions to Applicants

  • UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and exp
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