Senior Associate Sponsored Research Analyst (Contracts) - Office of Sponsored Programs

Emory Healthcare - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Associate Sponsored Research Analyst (Contracts) position at Emory University involves providing essential support to faculty and staff in preparing proposals for complex contractual awards. This role includes reviewing and negotiating sponsored research agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining accurate records. The analyst will also coordinate necessary approvals and assist in educational initiatives for faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists faculty and staff in preparing proposals for contractual awards with complex terms and conditions.
• Reviews sponsored research contractual terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors and/or General Counsel as needed.
• Negotiates and drafts sponsored research agreements and subcontracts with funding agencies/sponsors.
• Interacts with funding agencies/sponsors, faculty, and staff to resolve institutional, regulatory, and contract management issues.
• Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents, ensuring accuracy of administrative and financial award information.
• Responds to sponsor/agency, faculty, or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification.
• Ensures appropriate certifications are obtained by faculty and forwarded to sponsor/agency.
• Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee.
• Ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters.
• Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency/sponsor policies.
• Maintains required records.
• Handles non-financial post-award activities such as reviewing and drafting amendments, modifications, and addendums.
• Assists in organizing educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science, or a related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to synthesize and apply complex information.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Research Administrator preferred.