Reference #: 2021027The Engineering Research Accelerator, which is a part of the College of Engineering,provides an integrated, coordinated, and college-wide set of services for researchincubation, acceleration, and support. These functions include research administration,corporate partnership, funding opportunities, business support, and research incubationand acceleration activities. The Engineering Research Accelerator enables continuous assessment of currentactivities and clusters, as well as the identification and fostering of high-potential, cross-cutting, emergingresearchdirections to maintain the College's competitive advantage.

　　This position is part of the research administration team and is responsible for a broad range of research grant and contract fiscal management functions. The incumbent will have daily interaction with faculty, staff and researchers, federal and non-federal sponsors, finance and research representatives from subcontracting institutions, the University's Sponsored Projects Accounting Office, the Office of Sponsored Programs, as well as finance and research administration counterparts campus-wide.

　　Core Responsibilities:

　　Providing financial reporting to faculty on various research grants and for various programs on a monthly or quarterly basis; conducts variance analyses, researches the causes of variances between planned and actual expenses, and works with other areas of the university on a regular basis to solve complex financial issues.

　　Establishing accounts in financial systems, re-budgets funds and monitors or modifies award and expenditures.

　　Interpreting regulations and guidelines for program funding (both university and agency) for multiple complex grants. Provides monitoring of grants and contracts to ensure expenses are being paid according to contracts.

　　Providing faculty members with various options and scenarios that can be used in a proposal's planning or during the execution of the work.

　　Participating in selected university, college, and department meetings.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　You must demonstrate:

　　Willingness and ability to understand and interpret university and government policies and procedures

　　Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills

　　Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

　　Proven expertise in Excel

　　Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced academic environment

　　Ability to work well independently, but also to seek assistance when needed

　　Excellent time management and organizational skills

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

　　Research Administration Experience or CRA certification a plus

　　Are you interested in this exciting opportunity? Apply today!

　　LocationPittsburgh, PAJob FunctionResearch AdministrationPosition TypeStaff - RegularFull Time/Part timeFull timePay BasisSalaryMore Information:

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