Associate Sponsored Research Analyst

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is located in the central Office of Sponsored Programs
• Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing standard grant applications and routine proposals for funding agencies and sponsors.
• Interacts with funding agencies, faculty and staff to resolve guideline, grant management, and proposal issues and to determine award status.
• Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents; ensures accuracy of administrative and financial award information.
• Responds to agency, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification.
• Processes standard agreements and subcontracts with sponsors.
• Reviews basic contract terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors or General Counsel, as needed and applicable.
• Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee; ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters.
• Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency policies.
• Maintains required records.
• Handles non-financial post-award activities such as obtaining final statements/reports from faculty and forwarding them to the appropriate agency, and assisting in transfer of awards for relocating researchers.
• Assists in organizing and conducting educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science or a related field and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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