Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
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.
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.
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.