Administrative Associate, Research

Job Profile: Administrative Operations Specialist 3

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$65,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

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


Job Profile Summary:
Supports and instructs those served by the department with complex queries, applies specialized knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Job Description:

The Computational Neuropsychology & Simulation (CNS) Laboratory is seeking an Admin Associate, Research to join its team and support the CNS Lab in managing its day-to-day contracts and grants administrative operations.

Salary Range: $57,900 - $65,000, DOE

Essential Duties:

• Participates with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.

• Develops and communicates reports supporting project status.

• Effectively communicates with the CNS Lab Team relaying information that may require their follow up or input ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Prioritizes workload to meet pre-determined deadlines, determine urgency of workload and forward completed product to the appropriate level intra or interdepartmentally.

• Customer Service - Responds to requests for data from multiple areas by communicating to the next level for approval.

• Attends staff/committee meetings as assigned.

• Prepares CNS Lab leadership with data for review prior to meeting and with any necessary follow up after the meetings.

• Must be able to enter information and proof the information prior to the deadline to ensure data accuracy before any transmittals to leadership or external sources.

• Provides training to other staff members as requested.

• Provides regular updates to CNS Lab leadership throughout the duration of projects to ensure deadlines will be met and any issues are identified.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in entering information into the Computer systems.

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Understands, applies, and advises on university and government policies for projects.

• Serves as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff.

• Participates in and contributes to process improvements.

• Participates as a mentor and provides cross-training, as necessary.

• Experience in creating and analyzing statistical reports.

• Must be able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports.

• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), strong financial and accounting acumen, the ability to follow through with assigned tasks within established time frames and minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, and exceptional focus on attention to detail and accuracy.

• Must be skilled in using the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), other internet applications (task management, search engines, online portals), and similar software.

• Broad knowledge of relevant research computer software (e.g., Microsoft Access, Outlook, SPSS, Visio, SunGard, Trello, Discord).

• Competency in project management.

• Applicant must ensure confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information, including but not limited to student, staff, or faculty files.

Other Duties:

• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

• Regular review of completed tasks.

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds (light).

• Ability to lift and transport heavy objects/items up to 10 pounds (sedentary).

• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data.

• Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.

• Initiate confidential correspondence on behalf of the project.

• Supervise Staff and/or students.

• Work both independently and within a complex structured team.

• Use office equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting/Finance preferred).

• Educational administrative experience.

• Directly related contracts/grants administration experience.

• Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.

• Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with an understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.

• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.

• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk (moderate) distances to perform work.

• Position may involve shared offices/space.

Department Statement:

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is distinguished as a model for excellence and inspiration in nursing and interprofessional practice, education and research to advance knowledge and innovative practice models, and new solutions to optimize the health and well-being of our local, national and global communities.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Downtown Phoenix

Funding:

Grant Funded

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