OSP Research Administrator
Boise State University

Job Info

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About Us:


Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.

Boise State University is a rapidly-expanding R2 Research Institution. The Office of Sponsored Programs is a full-service department that helps campus manage sponsored programs from proposal to close out.

The Office of Sponsored Programs Pre-Award Department supports the Boise State research community in development and submission of over 600 proposals annually. The Pre-Award team works closely with faculty and staff across all campus units to a) ensure compliance with federal, sponsor and BSU regulations, b) develop strong budgets and c) confirm all required documents are uploaded and submitted by the deadline.

A successful candidate will be strong in both technical skills as well as communication. He/she will
be able to work with a high volume of deadlines while staying organized and maintaining a superb attention to detail. The right candidate will be able to work with a large group of faculty, staff and sponsors and will be equal

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and a high level of expertise in the grant proposal submission process at Boise State University.

Level Scope:
Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

Essential Functions:

• Interpret information in requests for applications/proposals and communicate critical information to principal investigators
• Ensure transmittal form complete and all compliance notifications are identified.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information regarding use of electronic grant administration portals
• Identify and determine action items for compliance -related issues such as financial conflict of interest, export controls, human participants and animal subjects. Coordinate ad hoc meetings of faculty, director of the Office of Sponsored Programs, university legal counsel, internal audit and other units as needed to mitigate these issues.
• Flag problematic clauses, errors in budget numbers, questionable contractual language, incorrect start and end dates, etc. for correction
• Train and mentor other support staff in matters of research administration as needed
• Assist in disseminating information regarding changes to research policy and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Superior attention to detail when reviewing grant and contract documents
• Ability to create and review complex budgets
• Ability to think independently and make qualified judgments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable
• Organized
• Self-driven
• Able to make qualified judgments
• Strong communicator
• High level of integrity

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable with interpreting technical writing
• Able to work from home
• Comfortable with Google Suites, Adobe and government databases
• Knowledge of federal agency grant programs
• Able to create and review complex budgets
• Previous experience in higher education
• Previous experience in grant writing or sponsored programs

Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Required Application Materials:
Please provide a resume with employment history as well as cover Letter indicating interest and qualifications for the role. The application process includes providing the contact information for three (3) Professional References.

Advertised: May 7, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: May 25, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time

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