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Office of Research and Creative Achievement (ORCA),
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| Position Overview: |
Under the direction of the Research Administrative Systems (RAS) office, the Research Administrative Systems Analyst serves as a campus wide subject matter expert for electronic research administration (eRA) systems, which includes all research related software systems. The main responsibility for this position will be to provide user support as well as assist with and coordinate activities of the RAS office.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation, including four weeks of vacation for regular full-time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Telework: |
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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| Responsibilities: |
Specific responsibilities include:
- Providing user support to all offices under ORCA, as well as campus personnel and research administration support staff who support sponsored research related activities in Kuali.
- Assisting with coordinating and implementing tasks to:
- Identify and recommend solutions to improve the timeliness, transparency and quality of research data and related procedures
- Assist in revising and drafting new processes and procedures
- Develop data definitions and data integration points that will support a logical model for the research enterprise and related systems
- Analyze and recommend high-level methods for data access and reporting that may be satisfied through research enterprise systems tools or separate university-wide business intelligence tools
- Facilitate and document meetings with subject matter experts
- Formulate data access procedures that will maintain the balance between confidentiality, security and data accessibility.
- Providing support of new strategic initiatives and opportunities in eRA that will facilitate researcher and institutional strategic goals; staying up to date with research administration changes and trends through various methods, including training, attending conferences and joining relevant organizations.
- Leading business continuity preparedness related to research systems and data.
- Maintaining content to provide a user-friendly and responsive website with timely and comprehensive information about research project guidelines and procedures and useful tools to assist in proposal development, award management, protocol development and procedure implementation.
- Developing and conducting training for staff and researchers on Kuali systems; working collaboratively with other ORCA units to ensure interrelated research business processes are effective and support quality assurance efforts; assisting with collaboration between UMBC units (ORCA, schools/colleges, departments and other central offices).
- Working with peer groups and extramural groups to share collaborative strategic goals of the research communities to which UMBC belongs (e.g., Kuali Community, SRAG, NCURA); maintaining strong relationships with vendors of systems used by ORCA and participating in appropriate user groups and professional organizations.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Three years of experience in developing, implementing, maintaining or upgrading systems, or a related area
- Prior experience with Kuali or comparable system
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolutions in an effective, innovative and timely manner
- Attention to detail with an ability to weigh relative values and importance of specific activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive customer service attitude; self- starter, highly organized, quick learner, with the ability to work both independently and in a team
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Experience in designing test plans to verify system enhancements or upgrades are working as intended
- Familiarity with administrative policies/procedures and research administration systems of an institution of higher education
- Knowledge of federal, state and local government funding policies and procedures
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization: |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |