Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Financial Management, Furniture, Grant Projections, Grant Writing, Operations Processes, PC Software, Physical Demands, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quantitative Analysis, Regulations, SAP, Sales Management, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, University/School Policies
Req Id: 42293
Job Title: Research Account Specialist
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, the Research Account Specialist will manage a group of faculty research portfolios in the College of Agriculture.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist with expediting projects through the steps required to bring a proposal from submission through post award.
- Work closely with faculty to shepherd the administration of research through the appropriate processes by maintaining continuous flow through proposal submission, award, and post award activities.
- Act as a designated specialist for research portfolios to promote communication among the investigator team, take responsibility for project reporting and coordination, prepare and review grant projections, and work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to address any issues.
- Interface with participants, sponsors, subcontractors, and other Purdue offices including business office and sponsored program units regarding budget revisions and other financial issues on a PI's grant including assisting with Animal and Human Subject protocols and regulatory needs.
- Work with internal and external organizations to understand procedures for acquiring space, furniture, and other physical requirements of the project as needed.
- Assist with hiring to ensure that University hiring processes are followed.
- Assist in training of personnel that reports to the PI on operational policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree.
- One year of account management, financial management, or related experience.
Skills Needed:
- Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated communication skills.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skills.
- Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
- Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP,etc.
- Personal computer and related software skills.
- Strong quantitative skills with ability to synthesize complex information and produce quality management reports.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that allows for demands of reporting, implementation of new projects, etc. and not so much normal business hours, as business needs.
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Purdue University is an EO/AA university.
Career Stream
Professional 1
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20003797
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525/year, commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.
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Posting Start Date: 5/26/26