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Role Description

This role involves providing research support for universities and academic medical centers across the country.

• Support establishment of awards in the grant administration and/or financial system
• Manage award activity and monitor expenditures
• Ensure compliance with federal and sponsor guidelines and client policies
• Identify and forecast trends in spending that exceed current funding levels
• Clear overdrafts and re-budget when necessary
• Complete project close outs and perform general financial reconciliations
• Support post-award regulatory compliance activities, including subaward monitoring and cost transfer review
• Execute sponsored financial management transactions, including preparing invoices and managing receivables
• Prepare and submit financial reports
• Coordinate sponsor communications and requests for prior approval

Qualifications

• U.S. work authorization required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in research administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and other applications of the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and high-level attention to detail
• Proficiency in sponsored programs financial administration software applications
• Substantial knowledge of federal agency policies, regulations, and requirements
• Effective time management to meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, supporting multiple internal initiatives

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in process change to achieve research administration best practices (preferred)
• Experience working in payment portals such as PMS, ACMS, iRAPT, and other sponsored research payment systems (preferred)

Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $65,000 - $95,000
• Total estimated compensation range (including annual incentive compensation): $70,720 - $112,100
• Eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Participation in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program

Company Description

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance, and sustain leadership in the markets they serve.