Research Administrator II

Responsibilities To perform independently a wide range of administrative tasks in ORPA's primary functional areas. Responsibilities include reviewing proposals for consistency with University and sponsor policies, negotiating sponsored program agreements, and providing assistance to those who apply for and receive external support. Demonstrates a working knowledge and technical expertise of University and sponsors' policies and procedures. Holds signature authority for assistance awards, sub-recipient awards and University proposals up to $750,000 per year. Essential Functions Review and submit the complete range of funding proposals to public and private sponsors, including complex RFPs in support of federal contracts. Ensure that all proposals conform to University and sponsor policies, and provide guidance to University applicants. Independently negotiate contracts and grant terms and conditions to conform to University policies and business practices. Assume responsibility for performing activities on all contracts and grants supported by a wide range of public or private sponsors. Apply a variety of policies and regulations to unique situations, articulate approaches to complex situations and provide guidance to the University community on the administration of awards. Maintain responsibility for tasks to be performed by setting priorities and analyzing proposals and awards. Advise other subordinates or peer staff on sponsored program issues and about the priority of work to be done. Provide guidance to ORPA staff with respect to account establishment, proposal and award input and internal notice of award requirements. May be delegated to review work of entry-level research administrators. Maintain good working relations with faculty, staff, sponsors' grant and contract officers and sub-recipient sites. Maintain good working relations with all University offices involved in sponsored funding, including UR Ventures, Office of Research Accounting and Costing Standards, Research Subjects Review Board, Research Privacy Officers, Office of Clinical Research, University Audit and Office of Counsel. Write, negotiate, authorize, and administer lower-tier sub-recipient award documents according to University and sponsor policies, including the Federal Demonstration Partnership terms and conditions. Utilize, and maintain expertise in, the University’s Integrated Online Research Administration System (IORA) in order to process proposals, negotiate awards. Maintain working knowledge of Electronic Research Administration (ERA) systems of various University sponsors in order to submit proposals and assist faculty and staff. Provide guidance to assigned University departments on post-award issues, such as allowability of costs, rebudgeting requests to sponsors, requesting and approving no-cost extensions, and overall program management. Assume responsibility for special projects and studies. Develop or coordinate the development of major portions of University-wide policy, educational programs and represent ORPA at policy level meetings. Perform other related duties, including the presentation of seminars and instruction of sponsor and federal requirements and regulations, University policies and procedures and sponsored program compliance. Keep abreast of trends, such as sponsors' policies and procedures, as they relate to the field by attending seminars, professional meetings and courses that enhance personal development and strengthen the user function. Participate in professional meeting sessions or workshops as resources and time permit. Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor's degree and 4 years of research administrative experience required. Training in an administrative area (e.g., Management, Accounting, Finance, Law, or Public Policy) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Problem solving Communication and organizational skills Ability to prioritize workload Hard drive and software computer skills Budgeting knowledge Licenses and Certifications Continuous Learning for Administrators of Sponsored Programs Certification (CLASP) upon hire required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued. 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