JOB DESCRIPTION

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Research Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research administration, including post-award administration of federal grants. Prior experience should include complex budgets, sub-awards, negotiating effectively with sponsors, and monitoring research budgets post-award.
  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple projects in an organized, thorough, and timely fashion against pre-determined goals and deadlines.
• Experience with federal sponsors such as NIH, DOD, and CDC, as well as nonfederal sponsors such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate budget and policy information to PIs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious relationships and effectively address complex and sensitive administrative issues.
• A proactive ability to problem solve and communicate with a desire to improve systems.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook), in addition to the ability to quickly learn and apply new or unfamiliar technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in basic science and/or clinical research program in a large academic institution.
• Working knowledge of UW policies and procedures, particularly related to grants and contracts, and experience working with staff from UW operational offices (e.g., OSP, GCA, etc.)
• Prior experience with UW systems, specifically Workday Finance and SAGE.
• Prior experience using project management tools, such as Asana.