What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Advancement Specialist position at University of Arkansas?
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Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the
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The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas is the new model of public research and economic development, working with commercial, philanthropic, non-profit, and governmental organizations to deliver positive societal impact. It is about bringing the discoveries of the future to the world in real-time.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with purpose-driven coworkers in one of the fastest-growing and most naturally beautiful regions in the U.S. You’ll join a growing team of visionary researchers and thought-leaders dedicated to working with a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions.
I³R is committed to building a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive team and cultivating a welcoming atmosphere where all opinions are valued, all voices are heard, and ideas become reality.
Position Summary:
Seeking a Project Advancement Specialist to support pre-and post-award grants and contracts processes for the Institute of Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R).
The Research Advancement Specialist position supports faculty and staff in their efforts to apply for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, as well as to assist with administrative post-award management.
Essential Duties will include:
Provide a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students in the preparation of proposals and administrative management of awards.
Respond to inquiries in a timely manner using effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and methods as appropriate to address questions and/or concerns.
Review funding announcements and providing guidance on eligibility and sponsor requirements.
Contact sponsors for clarification of application guidelines.
Develop administrative components of grant and contract proposals for a wide variety of funding agencies, including federal sponsors, industry, philanthropic sponsors, and local governmental agencies.
Develop complex budgets, draft budget justifications, secure internal approvals, liaise with sub recipients, check proposal documents for compliance, prepare sponsor application packages, and work closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs for institutional review and submission.
Identify specific areas and solutions for process improvement, and draft changes to methods, procedures, and work instructions.
Interpret sponsor guidelines to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial requirements imposed on institutions of higher education.
Assist in all areas of award management, which may include but are not limited to: Administrative post award management requests, such as At-Risks, Pre-Award Costs, re-budgets, No Cost Extensions, etc.
Guidance on sponsor policies and regulations regarding the administration of award funds.
Analyze award documents and advise faculty on non-financial management issues, resolving complex problems with faculty, internal offices, sub recipients, and sponsors.
Utilize University of Arkansas resources and offices to resolve issues related to conflict of interest, cost sharing, subcontracting, and intellectual property.
Analyze, reconcile, and report financial information on existing sponsored and local accounts; forecast account deficits and residual balances, gather, and analyze data from available university reports.
Work under deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities and duties, with interruptions, and in unclear and/or changing situations.
Manage and review for accuracy, records regarding effort reporting, cost sharing, and faculty commitments.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar field
- At least two years of Research Administration experience
- Large Grant Submission Experience
- CRA or CRFA certification
- Advanced Level with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Data Management
- Proven experience in submission of multi-institutional National Institutes of Health and/or Department of Defense grants.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Finance or equivalent field
- Experience working directly with faculty
- Experience working with Workday
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit:
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Salary : $44,900 - $56,800
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