Research concierge
: Job Details :

The research concierge will assist CAU Principal Investigators with the management of their federally funded research awards, liaise with the Office of Business and Finance to help Principal Investigators navigate the business processes needed to administer sponsored projects, and coordinate with other AUC-GRANTED staff across the AUC (Atlanta University Center) to facilitate implementation of AUC-GRANTED activities, assist with the review and revision of Clark Atlanta University Grant Administration Policies and Procedures, and other duties as assigned. The research concierge reports to the Assistant Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs.

The research concierge will assist CAU PIs on federally funded projects with the following:

• Award initiation questions

• Understanding the CAU procurement process

• Processing of paperwork for project personnel (PIs, faculty/staff, students)

• Onboarding new student research assistants

• Understanding the travel arrangement process and procedures

• Submitting requests and reports in Banner and Cayuse

• Be familiar with CAU grant administration policies and guidelines
• Coordinate and plan grant launch events with PIs and key stakeholders.
• Work with CAU Offices to assist PIs with the routing and tracking of grant paperwork.
• Provide high quality customer service to PIs.
• Other duties as assigned