Salary/Position Classification

• $54,000 annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes
  • Hybrid work arrangements will be considered; however, candidates must reside within the Grand Forks area and be available to work on campus 3 days per week at minimum.

Purpose of Position

Support the business development and finance and contractual operations of Research Institute for Autonomous Systems (RIAS) within the Division of Research and Economic Development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• RIAS Business and Contract Management
  • Work directly with UND Research & Sponsored Program Development, UND Grants and Contracts Accounting, UND’s Attorney General’s office representatives, and others as needed, for appropriate legal reviews of all non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Contracts, Leases, and other legal paperwork.
  • Ensure signing of RIAS project contracts.
  • Support RIAS by helping ensure adherence with all relevant regulations and guidelines, including those from the sponsoring agency, the state of ND, the NDUS, and UND.
  • Support corporate engagement & commercialization activities, as needed.
  • Compose and produce correspondence with RIAS team members, customers, and stakeholders while applying discretion regarding information and timing of correspondence relating to RIAS business matters.
  • As needed provide support for various editorial duties including writing, reviewing, and editing various materials for publication and use within RIAS.
  • Provide support for preparing materials for external presentations at conferences and meetings.
  • Assist, as needed, with travel arrangements including airline, state fleet reservations, and hotel rooms.
• RIAS Budget and Financial Oversight
  • Create, maintain, and oversee annual and biennium budgets in direct coordination with the RIAS Director and VPRED finance staff.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly budget reports, including projected spend rates for local and appropriated funds.
  • Maintain records of all income
  • Prepare documentation and financial information for legislative inquiries, as requested
  • Assist RIAS personnel (including collaborating faculty and staff across campus) in:
    • Preparing project budgets,
    • Planning, designing/shaping, and implementing projects within fiscal constraints,
    • Submitting required documents/information (e.g., for proposals),
    • Providing budget projections for projects as needed.
  • Provide Position Funding Information
  • Verify payroll, ensuring staff are paid correctly and projects are billed correctly.
  • Review, with regularity, staffing percent efforts/billability.
  • Provide reports, including PI reports, to support reporting requirements of projects.
  • Initiate corrective fiscal actions, as needed.
• Support the Division of Research and Economic Development
  • Work with the Director of Strategic Finance, Operations & Reporting in the office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED) to support business and finance manager functions for other parts of VPRED on an as needed basis.
• Special Projects and Duties as Assigned

Required Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Technical document writing and proofing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess great attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy office setting.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of clients.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or Bachelor's degree in a non-related field with 5+ years of experience in budget development and management.
• Experience with reading and administering contracts and legal agreements.
• 4+ years’ experience budget development and management.
• Export Control Compliance:
  This position requires compliance with U.S. government export control laws and regulations. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b (a)(3)). UND will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. Information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and will be used in compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience with interagency collaboration at the state and federal levels
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with autonomous systems

To Apply

Submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and any other relevant documents to support that you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications as well as the competencies.