Associate Research Administrator

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The Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC is seeking an Associate Research Administrator. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work arrangement.

The Associate Research Administrator provides support to various Price faculty by managing proposal submissions and assisting with post award grant accounts which range from small and straightforward to large and complex. Therefore, the position requires organization, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage many projects at once while coordinating the timely, day to day workflow and maintenance of systems and databases of information are necessities.

The Price Research Office contributes to the mission of the Price School by providing research administration support to school faculty and staff. Our office assisted in the submission of nearly 100 proposals requesting nearly $60 million in funding in the past year. Price research is funded by federal, state, local, foundation and industry sponsors. We currently serve over sixty Price faculty and manage a grant portfolio of over $100 million. We act as the liaison between the Price School and the central USC offices to ensure the proper submission of proposals and management of awards.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the submission of proposals to various sponsoring agencies (ie federal, non-federal, state, industry, etc.). Prepare budgets and gather required documents, forms, budgets, and other materials from internal and external stakeholders to ensure completion of the application.

• Review all sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty before forwarding them to the institutional official for approval. The review involves accuracy, content, and adherence to all relevant guidelines.

• Serve as liaison between research units, central offices, and funding agencies.

• Assist with Just-In-Time (JIT) requests, award setup, and review of Notice of Award (NOA) as well as account setup verification.

• Identify and resolve pre-award issues and work with University central offices as needed.

• Assist with data tracking and reporting of all contracts and grants proposals and expenditures, as well as research-related gifts and endowment.

• Assist with managing a portfolio of Price research accounts post-award. Work with PIs and research staff to ensure proper spending of research funding. Coordinate research expenses including salary, travel, consultant, subcontract, tuition, and others as needed.

• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant sponsor and University policies regarding the administration of externally sponsored accounts and educate PIs and research staff of University and sponsor policies regarding externally sponsored research funding

• Maintains and participates in the development of a sponsored projects database. Provides status reports as requested.

• Provide Price Research Office coverage, when needed

• Other research administration duties as needed

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Proficient knowledge in field of sponsored research and research administration with strong accounting skills. Competency in project management. Experience in creating and analyzing statistical reports. Must be able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports.

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this position is $43.00 - $48.68. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

About the Sol Price School of Public Policy

Founded in 1929, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy provides education and conducts research focused on public policy, urban planning and real estate development. Ranked 3rd nationwide among 268 public affairs programs—including #2 in Urban Policy, #6 in Health Policy and Management, and #7 in Homeland Security and Emergency Management—the USC Price School advances society through better governance and institutional leadership, sustainable urban planning and real estate development, and more effective social and health care policy. With a commitment to public service, its graduates become leaders in government, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector, while faculty shape policy through innovative, fact-based research.

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We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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