Research Administrative Analyst

During the period of initial training which could last up to 6 months, the position is fully onsite. After training has been successfully completed, the position will be eligible for a hybrid schedule based on business needs. Under minimal supervision from the Director of the Center for Domain-Specific Computing (CDSC), the Research Administrative Analyst performs critical tasks that ensure the productivity, effectiveness and success of the multi-faculty Center, currently supported by a consortium of industrial partners from major technology companies as well as federal grants. The position acts as a key point-of-contact for the Center; interprets and implements university financial policies; monitors expenditures and analyzes cost reports; uses good communication skills to plan and coordinate annual reviews; monitors grants to ensure compliance with reporting requirements; participates in the preparation and submission of reports, grants, overviews, briefings, etc. Incumbent is also responsible for the administration of several other research grants from both government and industry associated with the Center's director in his parallel role as the head of the VAST (VLSI architecture synthesis & technology) Laboratory. In addition to fund management, the Analyst will provide administrative support to the Director in his role as a Professor. They are expected to lead administrative duties such as making travel arrangements, processing reimbursements, and processing purchase orders for lab and office supplies using Bruin Buy Plus and Concur, processing visa applications for foreign visitors, arranging hotel accommodations, catering, and audio visual equipment, photocopying, receive/distribute packages & mail to faculty, students and staff, coordinate meetings/seminars/workshops as needed, prepare course evaluations each quarter, type correspondence for faculty. The Analyst will ensure that the professor's graduate student researchers are properly appointed and funded every quarter by submitting requests to the appropriate team. Additional duties as assigned.