Research Administrator, Pre-Award I

Manages pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Services (RAS) unit using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio. Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self. Performs pre-award activities including assisting departmental faculty in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals. Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published time tables and deadlines. Confers with PI and Pre-award support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary sub-awards documents for proposals Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor, monitors compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verifies all financial information. Advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions and on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements. Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness. Monitors and facilitates proposal process through the routing process in compliance with University procedures and institutional signatures.