The Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Research Office at USC is seeking an Associate Research Administrator to support the department in managing its day-to-day contracts and grants administrative operations.
Requirements
- Must be able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports.
- Must be skilled in using the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), other internet applications (search engines, online portals), and similar software.
- Broad knowledge of relevant research computer software (e.g., Microsoft Access, Outlook, SPSS, Visio, SunGard).
- Competency in project management.
- Experience in creating and analyzing statistical reports.
- Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
- Strong accounting skills.
Responsibilities
- Participates with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
- Develops, prepares, and finalizes project budgets.
- Reviews and approves expenditures.
- Serves as primary liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments.
- Collaborates with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled.
- Develops and communicates reports supporting project status.
- Participates in contract closeout process.
Other
- Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), strong financial and accounting acumen, the ability to follow through with assigned tasks within established time frames and minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Business (Accounting/Finance preferred) or combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.
- 4 years of experience preferred.
- Educational administrative experience is a plus.
- Directly related contracts/grants administration experience.
