Senior Associate, Sponsored Research Analyst

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• * This position is located in the central Office of Sponsored Programs *
• Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing complex grant or contract applications or non-routine proposals.
• Assists faculty in developing budgets for grants or contracts.
• Assists faculty in locating potential sponsors for their research/scholarly interests.
• Interacts with funding agencies, faculty and staff to resolve legal, guideline, grant management, and proposal issues and to determine award status.
• Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents; ensures accuracy of administrative and financial award information.
• Responds to agency, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification.
• Processes and negotiates agreements or subcontracts with funding agencies or sponsors.
• Reviews contract or grant terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors or General Counsel, as needed.
• Ensures appropriate certifications are obtained by faculty and forwarded to sponsor.
• Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee; ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters.
• Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency policies.
• Maintains required records.
• Handles non-financial post-award activities such as obtaining final statements/reports from faculty and forwarding them to the appropriate agency, and assists in transferring awards for relocating researchers.
• Assists in organizing and conducting educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff.
• Drafts and reviews amendments, modifications and addendums.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, applied science or a related field and three years of related experience.
• Certified Research Administrator preferred.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), negotiation and customer service skills.
• Ability to synthesize and apply complex information; Ability to work flexible hours.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Within the employee’s first month of employment, Employee will be trained using OSP’s (including OSP Contracts) standard on-boarding process.
• EPEX training to allow access will be needed in the first month.
• Additional Emory training this position requires within the employee’s first six months of employment: Employee will be trained using OSP’s (including OSP Contracts) standard on-boarding process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts desired

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