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Req Id:  38868
Job Title:  Financial Awards Administrator-PARI
City:  Remote
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Job Summary

The Financial Awards Administrator position will provide business and financial management throughout the award life cycle (proposal, project implementation/post-award, and close-out to be referred to as “award lifecycle”). Awards are anticipated to be of varying size, scope, and complexity (e.g., $1 million for one year or $85 million for five years) and from different agencies or corporate sponsors (i.e., Department of State, Department of Defense, foundations, industry, etc.).  This position will also provide guidance to technical groups on financial matters and maintain fiscal and administrative controls to ensure all funds are expended in accordance with PARI and sponsor policies and procedures. This position will provide guidance to PARI Operations Center staff for transactions related to the management of externally funded awards.

 

This position is 100% remote, but can be hybrid if desired.

 

Responsibilities:

Administrative Management of the Lifecycle of the award:

  • Responsible for financial oversight of complex, high-profile, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Provide policy guidance and assistance with all aspects of proposal development, administrative forms, sponsor-required certifications and representations, financial reports and proposals.
  • Review and approve required documentation for approvals in PARI administration and seek appropriate internal approvals when necessary. 
  • Maintain proper fiscal and administrative controls and ensure that all funds are expended in accordance with PARI and sponsor policy and procedures. 
  • Monitor budgets and expenditures and provide accurate projections of awards to ensure compliance.
  • Review and approve foreign and domestic travel expense report to determine that all University, State, Federal, and sponsor regulations have been followed regarding trip approvals, airfare class, use of U.S. flag carriers, and foreign currency conversion.
  •  May engage in award set up, invoicing and close out in ERP system

 

Support the Operations of the Lab

  • Provide customer support to technical teams within the Lab on all financial transaction activity.
  • Provide guidance to technical teams within the Lab to align with PARI and sponsor policy and procedures.
  • Provide guidance and direction to PARI Operations Center staff in all transactional activity related to the Lab.

 

Who We Are

The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) is a nonprofit entity that extends the reach and impact of Purdue University’s deep research strengths and top-ranked academic programs in engineering, agriculture, science and technology. PARI works to improve national security, microelectronics, infrastructure solutions and to accelerate critical technologies.
 
Through applied research and program personnel, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, PARI significantly enhances Purdue’s ability to translate discoveries into innovative solutions and services for mission-oriented government, industry, NGO and foundation partners. PARI is an incubator for advanced development and transition of leading ideas and technology with potential for significant impact through large-scale prototypes, pilots, and startups.

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Four (4) years of account management, financial management or related experience

  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

 

Skills:

Required:

  • Ability to analyze, interpret and implement PARI policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, analytical, project management, and customer service skills
  • Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, maintaining quality standards, and handling confidential information with discretion
  • Proficient with personal computer and related software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, database, internet, etc

 

Preferred:

  • A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor, PARI, and Purdue University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management
  • Government Contracting Experience
  • Knowledge of Purdue University’s financial, HR, and ERA systems
  • Knowledge of SAP, Cognos
  • Experience with FAR based contracts

 

 

 

Additional Information

Career Stream

  • PARI Professional
  • Job Code #20003979 
  • Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
  • Effective August 1, 2022 a background check will be required for all internal employees who have not had one within the last year. 

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.
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Posting Start Date:  9/19/25