Research Administrator, Pre Award with the Office of Sponsored Programs [R015345

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Administrator, Pre Award with the Office of Sponsored Programs (REMOTE) [R0153457]
ROLE of the POSITION

The Research Administrator, Pre Award assists faculty members, principal investigators, and department grant administrators in the development, preparation, and submission of sponsored proposals for research, service projects, and other creative activities. The following are a few responsibilities but not limited to: Prepare, review and submit proposals and ensure proposals are complete, in compliance with university and NSHE/UNLV policies, state and federal laws and regulations, and align with the policies, procedures and requirements of sponsoring agencies. Assist faculty and staff with the development and review of proposal budgets. Submit applications through federal and non-federal online submission platforms to funding agencies including but not limited to NASA, NIH, NSF, DOE, etc. Submit highly complex proposals to an extensive variety of agencies involving one or more of the following situations: multiple departments/units; multiple institutions (subawards); institutional cost-sharing; institutional commitment proposals; training grant applications, etc. Educate and train faculty and staff on all aspects of proposal development and submission. Utilize and become proficient in Cayuse for grant management activities.
Primary Job Duties

Proposal Development & Submission: Provide critical analysis and guidance in the review and interpretation of funding opportunity announcements. Answer inquiries involving an explanation of rules, regulations, and procedures that require knowledge of the individual program and a high degree of problem-solving, and analytical and creative thinking. Responsible for managing a significant volume of proposals. Prepare, review, and educate faculty and staff on detailed proposal budgets. Provide proposal component review on budgets, required templates, standard forms, etc. Provide guidance to faculty and staff regarding research administration issues, interpreting PP&Gs and regulations, etc. Educate and Provide Training to Faculty and Staff: Assist in educating faculty, departmental administrators and other staff members in understanding all areas of proposal development and submission including proposal and budget development, and unique sponsor requirements. Educate and train faculty and staff on the use of the Cayuse grants management system. Special Projects and Assignments: Work independently or with others on various projects such as surveys, policy/procedure development, form development, or special reports. Participate in and contribute to process improvements. Maintain Knowledge of Federal Regulations and Sponsor Requirements: Maintain expertise in federal, state and university regulations, policies, and procedures. Regularly review federal sponsor policies and proposal guides and participate in webinars, trainings, and/or conferences to remain current on ever changing regulatory compliance pertaining to grants and research administration.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the functional areas of sponsored program admi