Job Standard for Research Administration Coordinator Employee Name: Employee ID: Employee PCN:

Research Administration Coordinator Overview

● Person Group: Professional

● Job Code: 75450

● Pay Grade: 6

● FLSA Status: Exempt

● Career Level: Intermediate

● Family: Finance & Business Operations

● Function: Research Administration

PurposeProvide pre-and post-award administration, including interpretation and application of research rules and regulations and fiscal management, on behalf of researchers, to sponsors and members of the University’s research community.

Level ScopeExperienced professional able to apply knowledge of federal, state and University policies and procedures in grant funded University research environment, providing data collection and reporting of progress and expense, including payroll, in a regulated and time sensitive reporting.

Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience or equivalent professional experience. Experience with a range of information systems. Prior experience in grant administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

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● Ability to perform data collection tasks and report to a variety of end users using a variety of information systems.

● Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Uniform Guidance and other federal regulations.

Essential FunctionsKey Responsibilities

60% of Time the Research Administration Coordinator must:

● Regulatory Compliance - Read, interpret and apply federal, state and University policies and procedures to application for and utilization of grant funds to ensure compliance in highly regulated work environment.

● Financial/Budget - establish, update and report expense to budget status on deadline and on interim basis as requested. Perform payroll functions as needed. Facilitate audits as required.

● Reporting - prepare a variety of formal written and numerical reports for University research community, sponsors and the public on deadline and on interim basis as requested.

● Presentation - Orally present pre- and post-award information to University community,

sponsors and the public to promote research opportunities and activities.

35% of Time the Research Administration Coordinator

Determined by department needs

5% of Time the Research Administration Coordinator

Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical DemandsSome positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; some positions may involve moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 70 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; working in all weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels and require wearing hearing protection.

Travel RequirementNot applicable for Research Administration Coordinator

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Career PathBusiness Manager Research Administrator Additional training/education or equivalent experience, as well as business need, are required for movement into higher level jobs.

DisclaimerIncumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and /or skills required. This job description is not an employment agreement and /or an expressed or implied contract. Management has the right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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