MANASA GARADI
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Olive Branch
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Sponsored Programs and Research Administration professional with over 9 years of experience in administrative and financial research support. Expertise includes proposal and budget review, compliance documentation, and utilization of electronic research administration systems such as Cayuse SP and eRA Commons. Collaborates effectively with faculty and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate submission processes.
Work History
Sponsored Program Administrator
7 Months- Provide guidance to faculty, principal investigators (PIs), departments, and grant administrators on institutional proposal review and submission requirements, including PI eligibility and required approvals.
- Review proposals received from departments and grant administrators in Cayuse SP for completeness, accuracy, required institutional approvals, sponsor requirements, and applicable compliance documentation, including human subjects, animal research, export control, and intellectual property.
- Reviewed proposals for completeness and accuracy against institutional commitments, cost principles, and sponsor requirements; facilitated corrections and resubmissions to meet compliance standards.
- Assessed proposal budgets and justifications for accuracy and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements; coordinated necessary revisions and managed F&A rate reduction or waiver requests.
- Coordinated proposal routing to Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) by adhering to internal deadlines; submitted proposals to sponsors after thorough review and securing institutional approvals.
- Coordinate Just-in-Time (JIT) and supplemental materials; route incomplete items back to departments or grant administrators for correction.
- Review proposal files for required research compliance documentation, including protocol approval letters, conflict-of-interest disclosures, financial conflict-of-interest training documentation, and applicable IRB, animal care and use, and biosafety materials; flag missing documentation for follow-up.
- Use electronic research administration systems, including Cayuse SP and DASH/Huron, to review proposal records, track routing and approvals, and support institutional proposal submission workflows.
Administration and Budget Officer
5 Years 6 Months- Served as primary support to Assistant Director, managing communications, scheduling, administrative tasks, and special projects.
- Managed day-to-day administrative operations including calendar coordination, email and phone correspondence, and meeting logistics.
- Coordinated departmental events including town halls and management meetings, handling agenda preparation, vendor arrangements, and setup logistics.
- Prepared materials for management presentations and contributed to document creation.
- Generated and analyzed reports from SAP systems, delivering formatted outputs to meet leadership specifications.
- Processed expense reports, travel reimbursements, and purchase requisitions for departmental staff.
- Maintained digital records for financial transactions, employee documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Tracked vendor relationships and maintained contract documentation while collaborating with managers and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate information and coordinated activities.
- Supported onboarding and processed employment documentation and timesheets while assisting in budget planning with cost estimates for departmental purchases.
Administrative Assistant
2 Years 5 Months- Managed travel planning, reimbursements, expense reports, invoices, credit card statements, and grant documentation.
- Coordinated logistics for visiting scientists and international students, ensuring seamless itineraries and campus visits.
- Managed travel planning, reimbursements, and expense reports while overseeing invoices, credit card statements, and grant documentation.
- Organized lab meetings, social events, and workshops while managing calendars, room bookings, and equipment scheduling to enhance team coordination.
- Maintained employee and personnel records, assisted HR with contract preparation, and provided biweekly project status updates.
Tax Professional
8 Months- Managed client communications and prepared individual tax returns, ensuring compliance with privacy standards in handling confidential client files.
- Assisted clients with tax inquiries at the front desk.
- Prepared individual and small business tax returns using tax software and current IRS guidelines.
- Advised clients on deductions, credits, and filing options during intake interviews.
- Reviewed supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tax regulations.
Income and Taxation Analyst
2 Years 7 Months- Managed stakeholder communications on payment inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses to client questions.
- Trained new team members on systems and processes, identifying improvements that streamlined team operations.
- Analyzed financial data to support reporting, reconciliation, and process accuracy across daily operations.
- Prepared recurring reports using Excel and internal systems to track trends, exceptions, and deliverable status.
- Investigated data discrepancies and coordinated with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain record integrity.
Education
Master of Finance and Accounts
Bachelor of Commerce
Intermediate - Financial Accounting I & II
Skills
Research Administration: Research administration
Financial & Budget: Budget Development
Budget Review
Budget Justifications
Cost Sharing
Cost Principles
Financial Allowability
Cost Accounting
F&A Rates
Financial Administration
Expense management
Procurement
Research Compliance: Research compliance
Resource coordination
Logistics oversight
Meeting facilitation
Systems: Cayuse SP
DASH/Huron
eRA Commons
eBRAP
NIH ASSIST
SAP
Microsoft Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Reporting
Digital Records
Data Analysis
Professional: Stakeholder support
Certification
Data Analytics Certificate | Google | 2024
Timeline
Sponsored Program Administrator
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Administration and Budget Officer
Canada Revenue Agency
01.2019 - 07.2024Read More
Tax Professional
H&R Block
08.2017 - 04.2018Read More
Administrative Assistant
Andrews & Boone Lab, University of Toronto
08.2016 - 01.2019Read More
Income and Taxation Analyst
Northern Trust
09.2012 - 04.2015Read More
University of Toronto
Intermediate from Financial Accounting I & II
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Bangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce
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Bangalore University
Master of Finance and Accounts
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