Associate Sponsored Research Analyst - Contracts

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

** This position is located in central Research Administration. **

• Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing and routing proposals for contractual awards.
• Reviews and processes requests for extensions of contractual awards.
• Assists Senior Analysts in reviewing and processing standard contract award amendments.
• Interacts with sponsors, faculty and staff to resolve general matters regarding contractual awards.
• Reviews basic contract terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors, as needed and applicable.
• Assists Senior Analysts in follow-up activities and related correspondence for pending contractual awards.
• Assists Senior Analyst in the preparation of Notice of Award Acceptance documents.
• Responds to sponsor, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification.
• Coordinates obtaining required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee.
• Maintains required records. Assists with updating data in the contracts database for accurate reporting.
• Assists in organizing and conducting educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required, including special projects as assigned by directors. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science or a related field and two years of related experience.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.