Career Center at Portland State University · 14 hours ago
Departmental Research Administration (DRA) Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expPortland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. The Departmental Research Administration (DRA) Manager leads a team responsible for financial and budget administration support to Principal Investigators of sponsored projects, ensuring compliance and fulfilling post-award obligations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Departmental Research Administrators responsible for providing financial and budget administration support to Principal Investigators of sponsored projects
Supervise, train, and mentor DRAs and manage the team’s workload
Resolve complex issues escalated from other team members
Ensure the fulfillment of post-award obligations, compliance and commitments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three or more years of related experience
Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations, including experience in financial management of sponsored awards
Experience using financial accounting systems or fund accounting systems
Working knowledge of federal regulations governing research (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and sponsor policies)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn quickly, apply creativity, understand complex processes and procedures, prioritize workload, set and meet deadlines, and perform well with a minimum of direct supervision
Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and focus on customer support
Ability to monitor and communicate project status, keep multiple projects on track
Interpersonal skills for inter-departmental communication and team-building in complex institutional setting
Computer and technical skills: proficiency in Google, Microsoft Office, including Word, and Excel, scheduling and email programs as well as financial information systems and the ability to troubleshoot systems and learn new applications quickly
Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and meaning to clearly articulate positions and communicate clearly and diplomatically with all levels of the University, sponsors and audit agencies
Ability to exercise independent judgment and proven skill in problem solving and decision making in the most difficult and unique areas; demonstrated ability to anticipate consequences of decisions, proactively plan to resolve problems, and identify and implement viable solutions
Skill in thoughtfully and expeditiously dealing with diverse personnel issues and circumstances; in interacting tactfully and diplomatically, yet assertively, with persons from diverse backgrounds and in creating and supporting harmonious working relationships among employees, maintain positive morale and motivating productivity
Demonstrated coaching skills (developing team dynamics, facilitating; promoting empowerment; fostering creativity)
Preferred
Experience in sponsored projects administration at an institution of higher education strongly preferred
Supervisory experience strongly preferred
Certificate in Research Administration (CRA) desirable
Benefits
95% premium paid healthcare
A generous retirement and vacation package
Reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools
Company
Career Center at Portland State University
Portland State University Career Center serves as a centralized hub for careers encompassing all majors.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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