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Position Summary:
The Office of Sponsored Programs is recruiting for talented and customer service oriented professionals to join its Pre Award Team as Pre Award Associates and Senior Pre Award Associates. Multiple positions may be hired from this posting and the level will be determined by the candidates qualifications and experience.
Pre Award Associates are expected to advise and assist faculty in the preparation of proposals for funding and ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies, procedures and requirements, and be comfortable working in situations where answers are not always clearly defined. Will possess initiative and the ability to work independently but consult with appropriate parties as needed, and be able to problem-solve and maintain professional composure while working under pressure of internal and external deadlines, utilize problem-solving skills and excellent customer service skills to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, students, and sponsors. They must be energetic and able to function effectively and independently in a fast-moving environment subject to external pressure and frequent interruptions.
Senior Pre Award Associates are expected to perform duties of the Pre Award Associate as well as assigning and reviewing work of other, providing direct supervision to team members, as required, and providing training to internal and external customers, as well as participating in efforts to improve research administration including serving on internal and external committees. Senior Pre Award Associates are expected to work closely with associate directors and team leaders in coordination and operations and assists with team member training, as well as foster team work and collaboration, with demonstrated organizational skills and high commitment to customer service by applying skills and experience to the review of research proposals, contracts, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and guidelines.

Required Qualifications:
Pre Award Associate:
-Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent level training and experience. An Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent level training and experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
-Budgeting or financial experience and/or experience with non-profit program administration.
Senior Pre Award Associates (in addition to requirements listed for Pre Award Associates):
-Demonstrated experience in research administration.
-Project administration and/or project management experience.
-Knowledge of university administrative and/or accounting practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Demonstrated experience with federal and non-federal grants and/or contract regulations.
-Familiarity with university administrative practices and procedures.
-Proficiency in the Microsoft Excel program is highly desirable.
In addition Senior Pre Award Associates will
-Project administration and/or project management experience in a Research environment.
-Knowledge of university administrative and/or accounting practices and procedures.



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