Job Description:

Manager - Research Administration

Job Summary

Manages grant administration duties and supports all related operations to ensure resources are properly allocated to support research needs. Oversees financial activities and account reconciliations. Serves as primary contact for all grant and contract issues.

Essential Functions

Candidate will be responsible for Post Award Administration of Chairman's division sponsored research accounts. Also supervising post award administrators and assisting in training new research administration staff as needed.

Physical Effort

All Post Award Administration functions such as, but not limited to, SPAR changes, monthly reconciling, budgets and budget analysis, journal entries and BMRs. Includes assisting faculty in completion of RPPRs, Financial Reports, Final Financial Reports, Other Support and No Cost Extensions. Training of research administration staff as needed. Assisting in equitable distribution of research administration workload. Other duties as needed by the Assistant Director for Research Administration or the Director of Finance and Academic Operations.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Grants & Contracts (Pre & Post-Award)

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Grants & Contracts

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday -Fridya 8am to 4:30pm

Work Arrangement: Monday -Fridya 8am to 4:30pm

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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