University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · 5 hours ago
Research Administrator
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $110K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking a Research Administrator for its School of Medicine – Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health. This role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of research administration, with a focus on pre-award experience and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide expert direction for CVD faculty and staff by balancing pre-award proposals application and/or submissions
Provide subject matter guidance for all federal, non-federal sponsored research, industry sponsored research and private foundation sponsored research
Ensure department grants and contracts comply with all federal and state legal requirements, other sponsor requirements to include industry and private foundation, and UMB policies prior to review by the Office of Research & Development (UMB Sponsored Project Administration – SPA)
Working knowledge of NDA, CDA’s and other research agreements to guide faculty whilst providing communication between sponsor and UMB
Assist with the development and implementation of policy statements and annual project plans. Provide direction for operational aspects of contracts and grant management business operation matters
Provides management with ad hoc reports
Manage the preparation and review of new grant and contract budgets and applications. Finalize documents for submission
Validate proposal error or warnings within UMB System to System proposal submission, to include federally provided ASSIST submission system. Additional working knowledge of industry and other sponsored funding submission processes based on funding opportunity announcement
Knowledgeable in all funding mechanisms. Provide guidance on staffing and budgetary requirements
Prepare, review, interpret, communicate, and ensure sponsor guidelines comply, and eligibility information is defined within proposals. Interact directly with sponsor representatives to clarify ambiguous terms and conditions, and to request supplemental funding, no cost extensions, and other administrative requests
Identify issues and independently resolve and assist others in issue resolution as needed. Anticipate roadblocks and be able to independently resolve
Manage all grants submitted including tracking individual faculty grant histories, success rates by agency, and providing faculty with historical perspectives
Identify issues and independently resolve and assist others in issue resolution as needed. Anticipate roadblocks and able to independently resolve
Develop criteria for review of grant and contract applications. Review and interpret funding guidelines and regulations and advise faculty as to policies and procedures of those agencies. Identify future funding opportunities and work with PI to identify components
Develops timeline to meet submission deadlines and checklist of required documents and adjusts timeline to adapt to change
Consult with PI to translate program requirements into contract terms. Identify, develop, and ensure contract requirements contain quantifiable specification and measurable performance criteria. Validate the performance criteria will meet the requirements
Provide direction in definition of partnership. Establish review criteria to understand if partnership is a vendor vs. subcontract
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Six (6) years progressively building research administrative background with at least four (4) years in full life-cycle research administration
Thorough knowledge of position requirements
Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws
Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems
Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts
Ability to support a mission and strategic vision
Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships
Skill in consultation and change management
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery
Preferred
Master's degree
Demonstrated experience in pre-award proposals and administration
One (1) year of work coordination or training of others preferred
Certified Research Administrator
Completion of a 12 credit Research Administration graduate certificate program can be considered for the equivalent of one (1) year of relevant research administration work experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)
Generous PAID leave package
Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
15 paid holidays
3 personal leave
Unlimited accrual of sick time
Comprehensive health insurance
Professional learning and development programs
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
Flexible work schedules
Teleworking options
Company
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) was founded in 1807.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CDA Foundation
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Scott Bitner
Vice President Finance & Auxiliary Services, Deputy CFO
Diane Forbes Berthoud, Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer; Professor, Graduate School
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