University of Oregon · 3 months ago
Research and Business Administrative Coordinator
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health is seeking a Research and Business Administrative Coordinator to provide high-level administrative support. The role involves essential financial, business, regulatory, and administrative services, including grant compliance, financial operations, and event coordination.
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Responsibilities
Provide high-level administrative support to faculty, leadership, and sponsored projects
Work independently and exercise critical thinking, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving
Responsible for essential financial, business, regulatory, and administrative services across Ballmer Institute programs and operations
Post-award grant and contract compliance
Full-cycle financial operations, major research purchasing, travel coordination, policy compliance, records retention, event coordination, and special projects
Interpret and apply federal, state, and university policies while maintaining accurate financial records using the Banner Financial System and Excel
Manage ledgers for grant funds, cost-share funds, matching funds, and other research accounts
Regular interaction with internal and external partners, leadership, colleagues, faculty, and students
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field plus two years of progressively responsible experience in business, finance, or compliance administration; OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines and frequent interruptions while maintaining a high level of customer service
Ability to meet deadlines, anticipate needs, prioritize and follow-through on tasks to completion
Ability to use independent judgment and problem-solving skills to research and resolve questions about grant preparation or post award management of sponsored projects and provide compliant solutions
Strong organizational and analytical skills with close attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively, including in writing, with a variety of constituents
Ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds as well as to develop knowledge of and respect for those from a broad array of cultures and backgrounds
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Financial Information Systems (such as BANNER)
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related fields
Two (2) years of experience providing business or research administration
Knowledge of governmental and granting agency regulations pertaining to grants and contracts, and to make recommendations to Principal Investigators to ensure compliance
Experience in developing, editing and reviewing grant proposals and budgets for adherence to Federal, State, Sponsor and University regulations
One or more years of experience managing research or grants in higher education, a research organization, or a related environment
Experience with project planning
Experience with budget and financial management
Experience with travel coordination
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
University of Oregon
Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, with an easy drive to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching.
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