MULTI-FUNCTIONAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

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Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS ) is committed to excellence in scholarly research and teaching across all seven departments—Biomedical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The College has approximately 1750 undergraduate students and 450 graduate students, both Master’s and Doctoral. Greater Milwaukee, the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States, is home to 400+ engineering firms and 1300+ manufacturing firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. The College has a long history of industrial collaboration and research support. More information about the College can be found at http://uwm.edu/engineering/

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

• Job summary/duties: Manages research administration activities from proposal preparation through closeout on behalf of the College of Engineering & Applied Science. Reviews and approves proposal submissions, contract negotiations, project setups, compliance, and/or financial reporting. Develops and oversees implementation of operations and strategic planning to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements within CEAS . Responsible for grant development and proposal support including working collaboratively with faculty to develop grant proposals that support the mission and goals of CEAS and UWM .

Proposal Development

• Provides expert knowledge and training regarding the proposal development process to faculty and administrators within CEAS and serves as research liaison to other campus units and CEAS partners Consults with Office of Research support staff to acquire, maintain and interpret current knowledge of funding and federal programs and submission deadlines for application; keeps abreast of laws, regulations, agency requirements and emerging conditions relative to grant development; maintains current information regarding educational issues, trends, best practices and innovative programs Develops and executes new policies and procedures within CEAS to ensure compliance with changing regulations and best practices

• Maintains knowledge of faculty expertise to align the appropriate funding opportunities with the appropriate faculty; may identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators

• Provides support for faculty through consultations on proposals, hands on proposal development and proposal review

• Reviews guidelines for eligibility requirements and explain grant restrictions, regulations, priorities, and deadlines

• Provides document design support for proposals and other grant-related documents

• With input from faculty, develops proposal budgets to meet both University and sponsor requirements. Reviews and edits draft proposals by faculty and staff for institutional and funding agency compliance, as well as for accuracy, completeness, clarity and responsiveness in accordance with grant applications guidelines and requirements for legal and fiscal implications

• Compile proposal applications for submission by Office of Sponsored Programs

Award Management

• Guides and assists researchers and provides training related to interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management

• Assists researchers by drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup

• Assists researchers with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with PI’s and UWM Office of Sponsored Programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher

• 5 years of experience with research grant proposal development in technical or higher education environment for submission to state/federal agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organization skills, ability to manage a large variety of tasks and set priorities; highly detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines

• Evidence of ability to develop new approaches/methods/techniques to streamline the proposal and grant processes

• Experience with effort certification and research compliance

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations to small and large groups

• Evidence of professional development activities such as membership in National Council of University Research Administrators or Certified Research Administrator (CRA )

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications

• A resume

• A document listing the names, position, and contact information (phone & email) for three professional references

Applicants are required to apply online through this link: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/TBA

no later than 10/18/2024.UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. .

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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