Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!The Office of the Vice President for Research OVPR at Carnegie Mellon University CMU is seeking a Post-Award Management Specialist to join the team. OVPR has responsibility for nurturing interdisciplinary research initiatives at one of the nations' leading research institutions. OVPR provides overall research administration and policy for all colleges and schools, as well as the university's more than 100 centers and institutes. Working closely with deans, department heads, faculty, students and staff, the office provides an innovative and supportive research environment that spans all disciplines and campuses and assures that research activities are planned and conducted in accordance with regulations and University policy.The position is responsible for the timely and accurate establishment and modification of sponsored project accounts following award execution or award modification. This position is responsible for award intake, validation, and account establishment, ensuring readiness for financial activation and downstream post-award management. The Senior Specialist, Award Management Support independently manages complex sponsored research portfolios and serves as a trusted advisor to Principal Investigators PIs, departmental finance partners, and central offices.This role ensures that sponsored awards are accurately represented, monitored, and maintained in the university’s electronic systems SPARCS, Oracle, HRS, and that post-award activity aligns with sponsor terms, instit
