The Research Administrator will be responsible for the full lifecycle of research administration in the Department of Epidemiology, including pre/post-award functions for all Department grants and contracts. In this role, the incumbent will oversee the development and submission of grant applications with Department faculty and will be responsible for developing and maintaining a database of grant awards and monthly financial reporting for all funded projects. Additionally, the Grant Manager will oversee department payroll transactions, advance accounts and discretionary spending.

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree required, with 3-5 years of experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel primarily).
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion and sensitivity.
• Must be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume, deadline-oriented customer focused environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree required, with 3-5 years of experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel primarily).
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion and sensitivity.
• Must be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume, deadline-oriented customer focused environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.