Clerk V - Amherst, United States - University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Amherst, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job no: 523275

Work type:
Staff Full Time

Location:
UMass Amherst

Department:
Dean - College of Nursing

Union:
USA/MTA

Categories:
Administrative & Office Support, College of Nursing

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

Performs diverse, complex, administrative, written, grant preparation, and clerical support activities for the Office of Research and Scholarship in the College of Nursing.

Shows independent initiative and operates with a high level of judgment and problem-solving skills.

Participates as a team member to support the Associate Dean for Research, the Research Administrator, and faculty to increase the number of externally funded grant proposals, submitted and funded, by federal, state, local, private foundation, and commercial entities.

Serves as a resource for faculty and works to remain current with federal, state, university, and college rules and regulations to support the Office of Research and Scholarship.

Essential Functions
Provides support for Office of Research and Scholarship activities, including but not limited to:

Administrative Duties:_
Daytoday responsibilities include greeting guests; screening calls; managing calendars; making travel, meeting, teleconference arrangements; typing/editing/formatting documents; preparing tables, and customer relations.
Promotes a positive working environment, including collaborative, transparent, and engaging working relationships. Supports and promotes a climate of inclusion among College staff, faculty, and students.
Provides clerical assistance to faculty and staff who are organizing Office of Research and Scholarship events and travel.
Responsibilities include discussing plans with faculty and staff and managing an Office of Research and Scholarship event timeline and budget spreadsheet, communicating with event planners at UMass Auxiliary Services or local hotels, and other clerical services such as travel arrangements, parking passes, submitting purchase requests, and Office of Research and Scholarship tasks needed to assist faculty and staff with organizing events.
Maintains detailed, accurate, organized electronic and other files on behalf of the Office of Research and Scholarship. Creates and maintains Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other materials as related to and needed by the developing needs of the Office.
Performs other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.
Grants Coordinator Duties:_
Works with the Research Administrator and, as needed, with the Principal Investigators (PIs) to create detailed budgets, rebudgets, and amendments following funding, university, and college guidelines.
Under the guidance of the Associate Dean for Research and/or the Research Administrator, works with other university offices as appropriate to initiate subcontract agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (or Agreements).
Provides any necessary reporting for the Office of Research and Scholarship. Populates grant spreadsheet with PI effort and updates status when the grant is awarded.
As needed, participates in regular meetings to discuss grant activity, timelines for noncompetitive renewals, carryover funds, nocost extensions, and other open items. Submits required documentation to external funding sponsors and internal university. departments as directed by the Associate Dean for Research and/or the Research Administrator.
Works with the Associate Dean for Research, Research Administrator, and Principal Investigators (PIs) to resolve grantrelated issues and optimize the use of funds and conduct of the study. Participates in the development and delivery of workshops and seminars, and internal grant opportunities. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Research and/or the Research Administrator.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

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

High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of fulltime or equivalent parttime experience working in an office setting. An Associate's Degree or higher may be substituted for two (2) year of required experience.
Excellent attention to detail.
Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal manage