Research Business Coordinator Sr. Post Award

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the primary of contact with Principal Investigators for all financial aspects of research portfolios. Oversees complex research accounts and grant expenditures.
• Provides financial analysis to Principal Investigators and/or designees monthly of the grant activity within the Principal Investigator's research portfolio.
• Ensures adherence to institutional policies and reviews allowability of purchases according to sponsor guidelines to maintain fiscal compliance.
• Serves as a research finance expert, providing fiscal guidance and creative problem solving.
• Maintains a high level of professional knowledge through self-study, research, participation in professional development, and attendance at webinars and conferences. Trains and mentors Time & Effort and Post Award RBCs.
• Maintains a detailed financial shadow workbook for all research accounts.
• Works closely with the RBC Lead, RBC Manager, Sponsored Projects Officers, and Director of OSP. Active member of their RBC Pod, facilitates meetings as needed to effectively plan proposal budgets.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience, required.

Experience:

• Experience in the management of grant and contract funding mechanisms (e.g., Federal, foundation, pharma studies, etc.), required.
• Five years of experience in Research Administration, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"