Research Support Specialist – Grants & Finance (Remote Opportunity)

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.

About Research & Engagement

The UMass Amherst community engages more than 31000 students 1400 faculty and 5000 staff in 11 schools and colleges with a wide variety of degree programs research and public service. More than 800 faculty lead sponsored research projects in many areas from basic to applied that are sponsored by federal state and private sources with expenditures of more than $240 million in 2023.

Job Summary

The Research Support Specialist Grants & Finance serves as a critical resource within the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement (VCRE) Office with specialized expertise in research accounting budgeting and procurement. The Research Support Specialist supports the financial and operational needs of large-scale research awards and addresses complex issues related to award support across the University.

Essential Functions

• Anticipation and Support for New Large-Scale Awards

Collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs) research administrators and support staff to prepare for the financial and administrative demands of newly awarded large-scale research projects.

Supports resolution of incidents and complex issues related to post-award financial management by providing guidance and problem-solving expertise.

Serves as a subject matter expert in research accounting budgeting and procurement offering guidance to staff across the campus on best practices and institutional policies.

Ensures compliance with federal state and institutional policies in all areas of research accounting budgeting and procurement.

Other Functions

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Work Schedule

Salary Information

Salary Level 27

Exempt Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,Genetics,R,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1