Research Advancement Admin Sr

Job Description
The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBHSE) Research Advancement (RA) Team is looking for an individual interested in making a difference in the world by directly supporting researchers who are making globally impactful advances in research and is seeking a career with various opportunities for growth.
The Research Advancement Administrator Senior position is primarily dedicated to pre-award administration but will include limited post-award functions. The successful candidate is responsible for the development, preparation, and submission of sponsored project proposals to various funding agencies across all engineering schools. This position requires people skills and leadership. A demeanor that is friendly, encouraging, and helpful is essential. It is important to be able to work with people with a wide range of diversity of background, skill level, culture, and language. This position is expected to provide high-level support for the 7 Schools within the Fulton School of Engineering (FSE), as well as assist with special projects.
The ideal candidate enjoys being part of a collaborative team environment directly supporting researchers who are making globally impactful advances in research; has a strong attention to detail; seeks a career with various opportunities for growth; provides excellent customer service; values continuous improvement; and enjoys complex problem solving. This position reports to the Research Admin lead of SBHSE.
Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Ability to work both independently or within a complex structured team.
• Normally receives no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments with review of completed tasks.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices & policies in selecting methods & techniques for obtaining solutions.

Flexible Work Options
ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

• SBHSE supports a hybrid work arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location, subject to review and approvals per ASU policy.

Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field. Five years of experience in a field appropriate to the area/unit of assignment OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.
Department Statement
At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation - all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. As the lead institution for the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, we enhance homeland security operations through advanced tools and technologies. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.
The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation's top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.
We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation's most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty's research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 50 graduate and 27 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.
The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

• Cultivate excellence.
• Deliver innovation that matters.
• Encourage bold thinking.
• Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
• Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit
Desired Qualifications

• Experience in taking initiative, as a diplomatic and proactive problem solver who can set priorities to meet multiple deadlines, effectively managing stressful situations.
• Evidence of effective communication skills with a strong focus on collaboration and a providing a high level of customer service.
• Ability to effectively respond to complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing university constituencies.
• Experience in problem solving, critical and analytical thinking, and time management.
• Experience in multi-tasking while producing accurate output and meeting deadlines for multiple projects.
• Experience in Excel and web-based tools.
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training and managing projects or teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to proposal, grants, and contracts administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
• Skilled in managing large international collaborations and complex multi-sub award proposals.
• Experience in a higher-education research advancement setting with a proven track record of successful management of research grants.
• Experience in preparing detailed documents, proposals, reports and/or related materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASU financial and research management tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of sponsors with complex requirements including NEA, NEH, NSF, NIH, DOD, other local and federal agencies and private foundations; and/or ability to read awards and become knowledgeable on new sponsors.

ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Essential Duties

• Provides guidance and counsel during proposal development, pre-submission administrative review, document management, and uploading of grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
• Develops and implements a training program, identifying training needs across units.
• Assists Research Lead with special projects as needed including workshops, training sessions, targeted opportunity searches, and project management/development collaboration.
• Independently interprets, verifies, and assess to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory and financial compliance requirements. Stays current on compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Accomplishes tasks utilizing strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus.
• Submits applications to Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration for review, signature, and transmittal to sponsor.
• Reviews funding announcements and providing guidance on eligibility and sponsor requirements.
• Assists and completes other sponsor required forms and reviews for compliance (current and pending support, bio sketches).
• Contacts sponsors for additional clarification of application guidelines.
• Prepares budgets, including complex budgets (task-based budgets) and/or sponsor specific budget forms. Including cost share.
• Reviews proposals against guidelines before sending to the Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration.
• Assists sub-recipients with questions related to completing sub-recipient forms.
• Completes administrative information according to sponsor guidelines.
• Completes and routes all internal forms using information provided by investigator.
• Assists with post submission action items requested by the sponsor such as just-in-time requests, revised budgets, scope of work, additional certifications, etc.

Fingerprint Check Statement
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.