Job Description

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Summary of Position

Acceptable minimum level of education

Acceptable minimum years of experience

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Other minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to finance or business and 3 years of experience in sponsored projects administration, negotiation, budgeting or related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills and financial skills.
• Good computer skills
• Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and other job-related software.
• Working knowledge of the administrative components of a proposal including: understanding of standard proposal requirements, terms, and conditions; budget development and resource requirements; bio-sketches; facilities pages; and sub-awards.
• Must be familiar with 2 CFR 200 “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.”
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience researching and analyzing data to develop accurate reports, identify valid solutions, forecast consequences of proposed action and implement a course of action.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment, take ownership of the resolution of problems, be flexible and accountable, manage conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrative staff and students in a higher education environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of college/university business policies and practices especially in research administration.
• Experience with Workday
• Certified Research Administrator

Salary Information

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EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Posting Date

Open Until Filled

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Duty/Responsibility

• Interprets awards terms and conditions and reviews budgets with PI; coordinates establishment of project accounts for the grant and sub-awards (as applicable)
• Manages grants by monitoring award and sub-awards for compliance, analyzing monthly financial reports, communicating with PI regarding financial progress and coordinating activities at the end of the budget period.
• Reconciles all assigned accounts against the General Ledger on a monthly basis
• Manages personnel and purchasing activities with the PI and applicable USNH offices; review and act as signatory (if designated by the PI) for budget summaries, budget adjustment forms, JVs, Travel Authorizations and Reimbursements, Invoices, Check Requests, Expense Reimbursements and Purchase Requisitions as necessary
• Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles payroll distribution for faculty, graduate students, fellows and research staff on a bi-weekly basis and processes changes as needed
• Meets with PIs at least quarterly to provide updates on the financial status of their accounts and provide financial projections and recommendations to support the outcomes of their research
• Acts as a liaison between PIs, other SPA units and other units within the institution to communicate and resolve any issues that arise concerning expenditures
• Manages effort report process to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Responsible for budget development for progress reports to ensure research project outcomes are met.

Duty/Responsibility

• Serves as a financial resource to department staff and faculty to ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and university policies
• Attends regular meetings, training sessions and professional development workshops/seminars to keep current on policies and procedures relevant to position responsibilities.

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