Job no: 586544
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Engineering
Department: Electrical And Computer Engineering 10016250
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Administrative Professionals- AP, Administrative/Business/Professional, Union

Position Summary

The chosen candidate will work closely with faculty and support staff to support the college’s research administration needs. The ideal candidate will be flexible, creative, a motivated self-starter, collaborative member of the team, enthusiastic, a quick learner and an excellent communicator. Must be able to work on several projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Finance, or a research-related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration in one or more of the research process areas of pre or post award processes, such as regulatory administration; experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. The job also requires: completion of Essentials of Research Administration at MSU certificate series or equivalent within 1 year of hire.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience with database management (e.g., Kuali Coeus, Kuali Financial System), analysis, and reporting tools in Business Intelligence, Query Studio, Business Connect, and OPS/CGA

2. Experience working with OSP/CGA, federal, and foundation granting agencies

3. Knowledge of University policies and procedures

4. Experience with departmental budgets and personnel hiring

5. Demonstrated knowledge of academic department culture

6. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office, including Excel and Access, or equivalent

7. Experience interacting with and communicating effectively with faculty members, researchers, administrators, and support staff



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