Amherst College invites applications for the Research Administrator position. The Research Administrator is a full time, year round position, job group and level PT-3. The Research Administrator is responsible for the administration, compliance, accounting, reporting, and pre/post-award assistance to professors and other PIs for all federal and private grant activities of the College.

The Research Administrator takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Administration

• Pre-award administration including budget preparation, review of all proposals for compliance, and submission of all federal grant proposals to funding agencies
• Post-award administration including financial accounting and reconciliation of grant activity, time and effort reporting, reviewing grant agreements/awards, and preparation of subaward agreements
• Collaborate with the Dean of Faculty Office and Grants Office to ensure effective support of principal investigators seeking and receiving sponsored funding
• Develop and maintain College policies and procedures in compliance with external and internal regulations
• Create and maintain registrations and accounts for federal grant websites
• Maintain and enhance the grants section of the finance area's webpage

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and invoices for federal and private funding agencies
• Assume the role of lead contact for all audits related to grant awards
• Calculate and file the College's indirect cost rate proposal - triennial

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's Degree, or in lieu of degree, 6 or more years of directly relevant research administration experience
• 3-5 years of research administration experience
• Working knowledge of federal research regulations including OMB Uniform Guidance;
• Experience with federal agency electronic grants administration systems such as grants.gov, eRA Commons, Fastlane, Research.gov and similar systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities including numerous proposal submissions, current awards, and post award tasks within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and ability to learn new software programs
• Experience working with a diverse community

Preferred

• Experience with Ellucian Colleague
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or pursuit thereof
• Experience in a higher education setting

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interestedcandidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (email and/or telephone numbers) for three professional references. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

ABOUT AMHERST COLLEGE
Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of approximately 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college's community is composed of about1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and 54 countries around the world, and about 1,000 staff and faculty. The college's scenic 1,000-acre campus includes a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book & Plow Farm ; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum , Beneski Museum of Natural History and Mead Art Museum ; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. The town of Amherst offers an amazing variety of coffee shops, restaurants and entertainment, and a very active outdoor life. Our vibrant campus, diverse community and beautiful surrounding, makes Amherst College and the Town of Amherst the perfect place to work, learn and live!

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