Research Benefits Administrator Jobs in Alberta

Enters information into and/or updates existing records in the RSO Grants Management System at the application/proposal and submission stages.

Keep abreast of all the specificities of sponsor programs (contributions, certifications, compliance (such as FCOI/Federal Research Security), matching funding, partner organization

Responds to enquiries related to application reviews and sponsors requirements

Participates in the development, implementation, and education of processes and procedures related to application review

Minimum of three years of progressively responsible research administration experience, preferably in a postsecondary environment

In-depth knowledge with University of Alberta policies and procedures

Minimum of 2 years experience within a health, insurance, or disability management environment.

Exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and time management skills

Coordinating all the administrative aspects of the benefits team

Reviewing and organizing incoming cases and assigning them to the appropriate disability manager

Other administrative and data entry tasks as required

2 years of recent experience within an administrative / coordinator setting.

• 1-2 years’ experience in benefits considered an asset;

• Respond to employee inquiries, comments and concerns regarding benefits as well as assist in making claims;

• Administer yearly benefit renewals, enrollments/updates, bill reconciliations;

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in HR

• Ability to manage highly confidential material and situations in a professional and ethical manner;

• Coordinate orientation meetings with new hires;

Three years of administrative experience in an academic/research setting: grant management, reconciling accounts, hiring, and purchasing.

Processes Salary and Benefits Adjustments (SBA) and submits Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers (APJV) in order to correct/clear research accounts.

Minimum of a high school diploma; administrative or HR diploma/certificate or related post-secondary education is strongly preferred.

Senior level of Administrative support experience at a senior administrative level in an academic environment.

Provide administrative support to the PIs, Interim Chair, Vice Chair, ADM and other department members as required.

Initiate transactions for HR processes including eforms and appointment letters for all NASA, AASUA, Postdoctoral appointments, Teaching Assistants and Graduate Research.