Under the direction of the Associate Dean, serve as a member of the sponsored projects administrative (SPA) team in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS). Provide forecasting for short and long term financial planning. Identify problem areas, formulate alternative solutions and make recommendations for a variety of financial and administrative issues. Create a variety of complex internal systems for reporting and validation of data for management use. This position has the authority to make decisions regarding fiscal administration of all the projects he/she oversees.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and / or oversee research proposals, awards and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role (CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role (DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training

• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.

• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.

• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.

• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.

• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.

• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop innovative solutions while utilizing strong negotiating skills.

• Proven ability to develop, analyze and carry out program and project objectives and work with others in achieving organizational goals. Ability to research, analyze and organize information to produce concise reports using various resources.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. Strong decision-making skills to effectively respond to unexpected events and crises.

• Demonstrated ability to act on initiative and exercise independent judgment in executing a wide variety of functions and maintaining absolute reliability in handling confidential and sensitive matters.

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to embrace and consistently uphold the principles of community for a collaborative work environment and communicate professionally and courteously verbally, and in written form.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Must be willing to work near a laboratory environment.

• Must have reliable transportation to commute between multiple physical locations if necessary.