Research Advancement Manager

Overview

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End Date: October 27, 2025. Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Base pay range

$66,200.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Research Advancement Manager

Off-Campus: Other AZ Locations

JR113223

Pay Rate: $66,200-$80,000 per year; DOE

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description

The College of Health Solutions is seeking a positive and enthusiastic Research Advancement Manager dedicated to post-award research administration.

The manager will be responsible for supervising departmental research advancement staff and providing them with process and systems training. This position will be responsible for providing post-award financial, accounting, and administrative support for various federal and state agencies, foundations, and industrial firms.

The Research Advancement Manager may provide recommendations for upper-level management and will prepare complex analysis of trends and metrics to assist in unit decisions. In this position you will interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant technical matters. This position will also serve as a liaison between colleges, schools, departments, and research investigators in their interactions with ORSPA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned post-award staff.
• Training faculty and staff on post-award processes.
• Establish budget control systems to ensure expenditure is in accordance with ASU and sponsor regulations.
• Provide financial oversight for a large portfolio consisting of various funding and sponsor types.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and inform management of irregularities while proceeding with corrective action.
• Perform award modifications including but not limited to At-Risks Accounts, Pre-Award Costs, Award re-budgets, and No Cost Extensions.
• Submit periodic and annual financial reporting for grant agencies, completes the account close out process.
• Serve as a resource to staff for sponsor policies regarding the administration of award funds.
• Read and understand award documents to determine restrictions and discern other pertinent information.
• Work in conjunction with ORSPA and ASU research investigators to ensure timely and accurate post-award accounting of grants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of effective communication in person, writing, and by phone.
• Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible.
• Skill in establishing, nurturing, and maintaining effective professional working relationships; team oriented.
• Experience in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Experience in preparing detailed documents, reports, and/or related materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the policies, procedures, and requirements of all applicable regulations governing management of grants and/or contracts for sponsors such as NIH, NSF and DoEd.
• Experience in utilizing knowledge of research administration to identify solutions to issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations as they apply to research administration (Uniform Guidance) for Post-Award Services.
• Experience working within the ASU ERA system.

Notes

• This position is eligible for a full-remote work arrangement (FWA). Continued eligibility is subject to meeting performance expectations and may be adjusted if performance standards are not met.
• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to the resolution of conflicts.
• Evidence of effective communication skills to perform essential duties.

Department and University Context

The College of Health Solutions (CHS) is dedicated to translating scientific advances into practical interventions to improve health outcomes through education, research and service. CHS research programs include basic, discovery science, clinical trials, intervention science and measurement of health outcomes. The college collaborates across ASU campuses and with Mayo Clinic, offering programs at Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Polytechnic, West and Lake Havasu campuses.

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Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Resume/CV. Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box or merged into one PDF. Include all employment information in month/year format, job title, duties and employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. GA and intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience.

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