| Department: |
The Earth & Space Research Administration (ESRA) serves as a centralized shared resource to support UMBC’s Collaborative Research Centers with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) with administrative pre- and post-award support. These centers include the Goddard Planetary Heliophysics Institute (GPHI), The Center for Space Science & Technology (CSST), The Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research II (GESTAR II), and The Earth & Space Institute (ESI). Our staff support these centers, working with UMBC staff, students, research faculty, GSFC Sponsors, appointed fellows and affiliated tenured/tenure-track faculty.
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| Position Overview: |
The sponsored research specialist will be responsible for all financial aspects of their assigned portfolio of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreement tasks from pre-award through closeout. This position has optional locations at the UMBC Campus in Baltimore, MD and NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $62,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
UMBC is a Carnegie R1 (Research 1 – doctoral universities with very high research activity) institution.
What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
Financial management and reporting of research awards associated with each Center, including cooperative agreements, grants, and contracts – monitoring all financial aspects of assigned portfolio from pre-award through closeout.
Specific duties include:
- Assist faculty members in the submission of proposals, including preparation of the proposal budget
- Oversee UMBC proposal routing and submission via the specified method
- Routine reconciliation and analysis of allocated award expenditures, including effort, to ensure accuracy, allowability, and compliance with Federal, State, UMBC, and sponsor requirements
- Meet with PI faculty members regularly to review funding portfolio, effort, and financial status
- Prepare required monthly financial reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
Requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Management, Accounting, or Finance. Must be proficient in Gmail, MS Excel and Word.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Sponsored research administration experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of federal regulations relating to grants and/or contracts
- Higher education experience desired
- PeopleSoft and/or Kuali experience
- Keen attention to detail
- Exceptional critical thinking, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Robust analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize duties
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary starts at $62,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Grant Funded |
| Additional Information: |
This position is Grant Funded, wherein employment is contingent upon award renewal. |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |