Research Advancement Specialist - Post-Award

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Closing Date: 10/31/2026 Type of Position: Sponsored Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Executive Director I3R Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Research Advancement Specialist, Post-Award coordinates day-to-day award management for I³R’s sponsored-project portfolio. The position supports award activation and ongoing administration, tracks award requirements and financial status, coordinates re-budgets and no-cost extensions, reviews award and contract details, facilitates sponsor reporting, and serves as a primary liaison among PIs, OSP, Research Accounting, and other institutional partners. The Specialist helps PIs understand award requirements, identify budget or compliance issues early, and maintain accurate, timely records throughout the project lifecycle. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, research administration, higher education administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least three years of experience in sponsored programs, grant/contract administration, financial administration, accounting, project management, or a closely related field Experience working with budgets, financial data, reconciliations, or compliance-driven processes and communicating findings to stakeholders Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications . Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing active sponsored awards in a higher-education or research environment, including re-budgets, no-cost extensions, reporting, and award reconciliation Experience working with federal, state, foundation, and/or industry awards and with institutional financial or sponsored-program systems Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), or demonstrated progress toward a research-administration credential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of sponsored research administration, sponsor guidelines, institutional policies, and the full sponsored-project lifecycle Ability to interpret complex solicitations, award terms, policies, and financial information and translate requirements into clear guidance for faculty and staff Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, written communication, and relationship-management skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with a high degree of accuracy, judgment, discretion, and customer service Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and the ability to learn and effectively use institutional research-administration, financial, and sponsor submission systems Ability to analyze award budgets and transactions, identify variances or compliance risks, and communicate corrective actions clearly to PIs and institutional partners Qualification Equivalencies: Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above. Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $61,735.00; commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Hugh Churchill All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: N/A Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes