"Training Specialist, Research Administration"

Job Summary

Responsible for training and outreach as well as training systems management and reporting. Manages all training and associated training tasks related to sponsored program administration for Kennesaw State University's research community. Serves as the main point of contact for information sharing and networking with the university community on training needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops, schedules, and delivers in-person, virtual, and prerecord regular formal group training to the university community on research administration topics including pre-award and post-award management, compliance, and expenditure transactions
• Leverages technology to expand delivery platforms
• Reserves appropriate space, promotes sessions, and maintains attendance and other records for reporting purposes
• Creates and consistently reviews participant training evaluations and learning outcomes to ensure training is useful and effective
• Maintains open office hours, and schedules one-on-one meetings as needed, served as a resource for the university community related to research administration
• Creates and updates written training materials, visual aids, manuals, guides, forms, videos, and/or presentations for research administration topics
• Ensures all training materials and related documents are prepared in a user-friendly, understandable, clear, concise, accessible, and visually appealing format, and are well-written
• Ensures information is accurate, relevant, and consistent with all university, state, federal, and sponsor regulations and guidelines for research administration
• Maintains and updates website content and online trainings for OSP and the KSU online learning system
• Plans, coordinates, oversees, and presents seminars, workshops, training and courses on various research and technology-related topics
• Creates, manages, and coordinates certificate programs related to research administration, including implementation, delivery, and materials to include developing new presentations, and training materials for certificate programs, schedules, communications, evaluations, and tracking of participants for all sessions
• Conducts ongoing needs assessments within the research area to identify course needs and develops training content for improvement and makes recommendations for appropriate training methods as needed
• Identifies the need for and may work with department leadership and AI strategist to develop and design augmented or virtual reality, immersive learning environments and other innovative approaches to aid in the professional development of faculty and staff

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Required Experience

Four (4) years of related work experience in grant award and/or contract management within a university, non-profit, or academic medical center setting with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in training and presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience with applying and interpreting Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines strongly preferred

Experience with creating new and revising existing training resources and materials

Experience with electronic grants management system

Proposed Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $83,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Able to understand the effects of sponsored research policies and procedures on end-user operations and personnel
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge and fluent in governmental regulations
• Working knowledge of sponsored research administration
• Knowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate university policies and procedures

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Analytical, technical, and fiscal operations experience in a business, university, or sponsored programs environment, including the use of enterprise-wide systems
• Excellent analytical skills with high proficiency in Excel and demonstrated proficiency web-based tools
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strengths in collaboration and high-quality customer service and phone and e-mail etiquette