The ASU Knowledge Enterprise is seeking an experienced research administrator to join their Biodesign Research Opportunity Advancement and Development (ROAD) team at Arizona State University (ASU).
ROAD provides administrative support to Biodesign researchers in preparing proposals and accepting grant awards and contracts for research funding from government, foundation, and industry sponsors. ROAD is a high-functioning team focused on quality customer service, with built-in leadership support and professional development.
In this position, you will provide direct support to research investigators in the area of proposal preparation. You will assist investigators with sponsor guidelines and university policies, fostering a supportive environment. For many proposals, you will work with individual researchers to develop proposals. Additionally, you will also support interdisciplinary proposals which involve teams of investigators and proposal managers and incorporate subcontractor institutions. You can find the full job description here: Requisition ID: 87622BR.
Job Summary:
Essential Duties
Under general supervision from senior staff, the RAA works both independently and as a member of the ROAD team to:
- Providing a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students throughout proposal developmentt;
- Manage project proposals and applications for sponsored funding, organizing proposal plans or checklists and monitoring progress to keep development and required actions on track;
- Develop administrative components of proposals for a wide variety of funding agencies, including federal sponsors, corporate entities, philanthropic funders, and local governmental agencies;
- Develop project budgets, draft budget justifications, secure internal approvals, liaise with sub-recipients, check proposal documents for compliance, prepare sponsor application packages, and work closely with the Office for Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (ORSPA) for institutional review and submission;
- When required by the sponsor as part of compliant proposal submission, prepare Microsoft Excel spreadsheets involving multiple worksheets and integrated budget summaries;
- Assist with post-submission action items requested by the sponsor such as revised budgets, completion of sponsor forms, etc.;
- Utilize & Liaise with ASU resources and offices to resolve issues related to cost-sharing, international engagement, subcontracting, etc.;
- Interpret sponsor guidelines to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial requirements imposed on institutions of higher education;
- Assist with protocol submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC);
- Develop and maintain working relationships with faculty, researchers, unit personnel, Sponsored Project Office representatives, and members of the ASU Research Advancement Community;
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field. Three years of experience in a field appropriate to the area/unit of assignment OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.
Working Environment
Flexible work options
- Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
- Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.
- Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required.
To learn more or for any additional questions, please contact Lacey Ward.
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Sybil Nwulu
Research Advancement Management Intern
Arizona State University
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