Clerk IV - Research & Sponsored Programs

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Full Consideration Date:

01/23/2025

Job Description:

Under general supervision, provides critical administrative and operational support to Research & Sponsored Programs (RSP) Pre-Award, Post-Award, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) operations; supports RSP office operations; supports the development and promotion of capacity for faculty and student research and scholarship across campus; coordinates and leads RSP's professional development training and education activities; prepares cost transfers (journal entries) as well as reviewing, amending, correcting, and submitting journal entries submitted to grants-contracts@uni.edu by staff from across campus; and manages web content and RSP social media outlets.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Any combination of progressively responsible related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to four years of full-time employment.

Position Details:

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Shift: First Shift

Pay Grade: 11

Starting Hourly Rate: $20.92

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