Unit position descriptions

Research Administration Specialist

• Entry position to support proposal development
• May report to a RAA, RAM or RAAD
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Research Administration Specialist, Sr.

• Advanced entry position well trained in proposal development and award execution tasks
• May report to a RAA, RAM or RAAD
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Research Advancement Administrator (RAA)

• Responsible for all aspects for proposal development.
• Primary contact with ORPSA SPO on behalf of PI.
• May report to RAAD, RAM or BOM
• Peer position with SPO.
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Research Advancement Manager (RAM)

• Responsible for all aspects of sponsored projects for a Unit.
• May supervise RAAs and Unit Accountants supporting sponsored accounts.
• Primary contact with ORSPA SPS Supervisor on behalf of RAA or PI. May report to Chair or Center Director, with an indirect line to RAAD.
• Peer position with ORSPA SPS Supervisor & GCA Principal
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Research Advancement Assistant Director (RAAD)

• Supports research enterprise for College/Institute
• May have staff (Specialists or RAAs) to provide direct service to Units with periodic needs or to back-up Units when they are hit with multiple proposal deadlines or staff on leave.
• Other duties defined by College/Institute Strategic Plan
• Oversees consistent Research Administration practices throughout the College/Institute & advocates/promotes process enhancements to improve operational efficiencies internally and across the university.
• Reports to Research Dean or Equivalent
• Peer position with ORSPA Assistant Directors
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