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Research Administrative Specialist
Job Group: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts
Job Subgroup: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contract Administration (Multi-functional)
Salary Range (Annual):
21: $49,700-101,530 Employee Category: Academic Staff
Job Code: SC029
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Job Summary:
Works directly with principal investigator(s) and/or research program director(s) to carry out research administrative functions related sponsored grants, agreements, or award management (proposal preparation through closeout).
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Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
- Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
- Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
- May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators
- Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
- Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met
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Education:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred Minimum
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Institution Job:
No
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Required Supervisory Duty of at Least 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
No
- Employee Category:
Academic Staff
- Scaled Job:
No
- Salary Range (Annual):
21: $49,700-101,530
- Job Code:
SC029: Research Administrative Specialist
- Link directly to this job title: https://hr.wisc.edu/standard-job-descriptions/?q=SC029