Senior Officer Research Grant & Publications

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Grant Management:
   • Oversee the administration of internal and external research grants ensuring compliance with AU internal and external funding agency requirements.
   • Manage the entire lifecycle of grants from application and award processing to monitoring and reporting.
   • Work closely with faculty members to assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals.
   • Monitor expenditure budget allocation and financial compliance for awarded research projects.
2. Research Publication Fee Processing:
   • Handle the full cycle of research related payments and reimbursements in coordination with faculty publishers and internal offices at the university.
   • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all requests maintaining detailed financial records.
3. External Grant Acquisition & Outreach:
   • Act as AU’s liaison with governmental agencies and funding organizations to secure research grants and funding opportunities.
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with funding bodies to enhance AU’s research funding portfolio.
   • Organize workshops and training sessions to assist faculty in securing external research funding.
4. Strategic Research Support & Reporting:
   • Consolidate research funding data prepare analytical reports and support AU’s research strategy.
   • Coordinate with relevant university departments to ensure smooth implementation of research policies and procedures.
   • Support ranking and accreditation efforts by providing accurate and timely data related to research funding and outputs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or ideally Master’s degree in Engineering IT Computer Science or Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in academic research administration research grant management working experience in a university or academic institute.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in handling research data in a university or research-intensive environment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficiency in financial and grant management systems.
• Strong analytical skills for budget forecasting and expenditure tracking.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
• Experience in dealing with government funding agencies and international research grants is preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage with funding bodies and faculty members.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced research environment.
• High attention to detail problem-solving abilities and commitment to maintaining research integrity.