Research Advancement Administration Principal

Research Advancement Administration Principal

106325BR

Off-Campus: Washington, D. C.

Resrch Advancement Admin Prin

Job Description

The McCain Institute is a nonpartisan organization inspired by Senator John McCain and his family’s dedication to public service. We are part of Arizona State University and based in Washington, D.C. Our programs defend democracy, advance human rights, and empower character-driven leaders. Our unique power to convene leaders across the global political spectrum enables us to make a real impact on the world’s most pressing challenges. Our goal is action, not talk, and like Senator McCain, we are fighting to create a free, safe, and just world for all.

The McCain Institute seeks a full-time Research Advancement Manager reporting to the Executive Director. This role will support programs with funding and public and private prospect research, proposal preparation, and post-award management. Acting as a liaison across ASU, the manager will collaborate with the Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration (ORSPA) to ensure compliance with sponsor and ASU policies, providing expert guidance to support McCain Institute.

This position is located in Washington, D.C. and offers eligibility for a hybrid work schedule; however, fully remote arrangements may also be considered.

Job Family

Research Operations

Department Name

McCain Institute

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$59,280 - $91,200 per year, DOE

Close Date

02-December-2024

Category

03

Essential Duties

• Identify and review funding opportunities: Search for funding opportunities, review announcements, and assess eligibility and sponsor requirements.
• Assist with proposal preparation: Support program teams in drafting budget justifications, completing sponsor forms, and ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Submit proposals: Prepare and submit applications to ASU’s Office of Research and Sponsored Project Administration (ORSPA) for review, approval, and transmittal.
• Provide administrative support for program teams: Offer guidance to program teams during proposal development and throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Manage post-submission requests: Assist with sponsor requests, such as Just In Time submissions, revised budgets, and other follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance and financial management: Work with ASU and ORSPA to ensure timely account reconciliation, monitor compliance, and manage post-award actions like no-cost extensions and re-budgets.
• Resolve funding and account issues: Help program teams address compliance issues and ensure accurate fund management and timely revenue collection.
• Train staff: Provide training for unit staff on sponsored project management best practices to ensure compliance with university and sponsor regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Seven years’ experience in any combination of the following areas: proposal submissions, contract negotiation, grant and contract administration and financial administration, OR Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in preparing budgets and financial narratives, providing recommendations to management and supporting team members as necessary.
• Experience in researching and identifying grant opportunities from both public and private sources to support programmatic initiatives
• Experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.
• Experience in navigating and responding to highly complex situations involving multiple, and sometimes competing, university constituencies.
• Experience in defining tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes, with experience in resource planning to achieve project or department goals and timelines.
• Experience in understanding user needs and prioritize, manage, and resolve urgent or competing requests.
• Experience in interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone.
• Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships across diverse groups, with the ability to collaborate across boundaries and resolve conflicts.
• Experience in preparing and editing and reviewing complex documents, process improvement proposals, and detailed reports.
• Experience in analyzing trends and metrics to support informed decision-making for the unit.

Working Environment

ASU is an inclusive enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, as such the following options may be offered dependent on department needs: 

Flexible work options: 

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times. 
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required. 
• Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required. 

Standard Working Environment: 

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.  
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.  
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.  
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others. 
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Department Statement

At McCain Institute, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Learn more at: www.mccaininstitute.org/

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.