Research Business Coordinator Time & Effort

 

 

 

Works with Principal Investigators to create a personnel effort commitment plan for the fiscal year within research portfolio.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Works with Principal Investigators to create a personnel effort commitment plan for the fiscal year within research portfolio overseen by RBC Pod.
• Attends regular financial meeting with the Principal Investigator and Post Award RBC. Works with Payroll Accounting to process any changes to personnel effort plan identified by the Principal Investigator and/or Post Award RBC.
• Ensures adherence to institutional policies and reviews allowability of personnel effort management according to sponsor guidelines to maintain fiscal compliance.
• Works with the Principal Investigator and Post Award RBC to provide research financial expertise and creative problem solving regarding personnel effort.
• Maintains a high level of professional knowledge through self-study, research, participation in professional development, and attendance at webinars and conferences.
• Maintains a detailed effort shadow workbook for all personnel within research portfolio overseen by RBC Pod.
• Works closely with the RBC Manager, Director of OSP, Grant Accountants, and Sponsored Projects Officers. Active member of their RBC Pod, facilitates meetings as needed to effectively manage the grant portfolio.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience, required.

Experience:

• Experience in the management of grant and contract funding mechanisms (e.g. Federal, foundation, pharma studies, etc.), required.
• One year of experience in Research Administration, accounting, or equivalent, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"