RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST, College of Arts & Sciences, Administration (24500313300807)
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST , College of Arts & Sciences, Administration
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Tracking Code : 24500313300807
Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes.
Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past.
Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise.
The Research Administration Specialist provides technical assistance and skilled administrative support to the Associate Deans of the Faculty, faculty, and research administrators.
In this role, they will support training and onboarding efforts for the university grants management process for external funding, in order to create efficiencies and maintain compliance that effectively support an increase in the number and quality of research proposals.
Key Responsibilities :
- Support research administrators and faculty with training and / or onboarding, including maintaining training materials and communicating new policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Oversee the process and assist CAS pre-award teams when they do not have capacity for absences or need support for large grants.
- Manage and document the internal grant approval and implementation process by overseeing the delivery of applicable forms, signatures, and documentation for proposal submission.
- Work with the CAS Director to communicate CAS research output, including website updates and funding reports.
Required Skills :
- BA / BS required.
- 5-8 years of experience.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience training and / or teaching is a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.
Job Location : BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type : Full-Time / Regular
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