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Apply now Job no: 522387 Position Type: Staff Full Time Campus: UMass Boston Department: Manning CNHS - Dean's Office Pay Grade: 32 Date opened: 14 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
General Summary:
The Department Research Administrator (DRA) is a four-level series that supports proposal development, award management and compliance oversight throughout the grant lifecycle. This series will provide unit level administrative and operational management of the externally funded award portfolios of Principal Investigators (PI’s). The DRA will be responsible for proposal development and award management including application development, account set-up and monitoring, personnel and non-personnel transactions including personnel appointments and procurement. Award management activities including budget management, spending plan development, account tracking, financial reports and award modifications while maintaining award records in compliance with university and sponsor policies as well as applicable federal, state and local policies. The incumbents will work closely with each PI on all aspects of the administration of their proposals and awards, including portfolio analysis and assisting with special projects and programmatic coordination, when needed. The DRA will work in collaboration with ORSP and other central administrative units at the University and may supervise other department research administration staff.
We are currently seeking a position within the following team: College of Science and Mathematics, Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences and School for the Environment. These DRA I-III positions will report to the DRA Team Leads.
The organizational levels in this series include:
Examples of Duties:
DRA I
DRA II
DRA III
SDRA
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, finance, or a similar area relevant to grant administration from an accredited institution is required for all levels. Master’s Degree in research administration, business, finance, or similar area preferred for DRA III and SDRA. Professional experience in sponsored programs in an academic, research or equivalent setting is required
DRA I: 0-2 years of related experience, including:
DRA II :3-5 Related Experience, including:
DRA III : 5-7 Years of Related Experience, including:
SDRA : 7+ years of related experience, including:
Application Instructions:
Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.
Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.
Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link:
Grade: DRA I - 31, DRA II - 32, DRA III - 33
Salary Ranges
This is an exempt union position.
UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.
Applications close:
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