Research Administration Manager for Community Partners Location Madison, WI : Job Summary: We are seeking a Research Administration Manager for Community Partners that support the Grainger Institute for Engineering in engaging with community partners on federal and non-federal grant proposal development; pre and post-award advise and support, general funding review and guidance, and funding oversight for awards the College of Engineering receives from these engagements. This position is part of the College of Engineering Research Services Team and reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Research Administration.
Responsibilities: Manages research administration activities from proposal preparation through closeout on behalf of a unit. Reviews and approves proposal submissions, contract negotiations, project setups, compliance, and/or financial reporting. Develops and oversees implementation of operations and strategic planning to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements within a school/college/division/unit. May manage a programmatic unit and/or personnel. 20% Executes research administration operational policies and procedures including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance on behalf of a unit 10% Reviews and approves programmatic transactions spanning the life-cycle of sponsored projects to ensure compliance with institutional and/or sponsor policies and procedures 10% Serves as a key resource to leadership and staff in the unit as well as a liaison to partners and stakeholders 25% Executes activities related to proposal submission, contract negotiation, and/or award setup on behalf of a unit 10% Executes activities related to financial compliance, audit, or reporting on behalf of a unit 5% Provides training to faculty, staff, and/or administrators within the unit regarding policy, procedure, and/or execution of sponsored project administration 10% Assists community partners on administrative, projects and budget aspects of large-scale proposals 10% Connects University efforts in joined grant projects with community partners to overall project scope, structure and schedule Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education: Required Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications: Required: 3 years required in grant management/research administration at a university or research organization Experience in cloud-based grant administration or financial computer systems. Experience in Microsoft Suite or Google Suite Preferred: 5 years required in grant management/research administration at a university Experience with community collaboration partnerships Experience applying fiscal and administrative rules, regulations and procedures for administering sponsored projects. Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively with multiple groups/stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously execute multiple tasks while responding to multiple demands. Demonstrated ability to work independently to solve problems. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable
Salary: Minimum $68,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (
How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. To apply, please upload a cover letter that summarizes your interest in the position along with your resume highlighting relevant work experience and interests.
Contact: Tamara Kuhn Martin Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Multi-fun Res Admin Mgr(SC016)
Department(s): A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH ADMIN
Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number: 291204-AS
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