Research Administrator Jobs

Must Haves

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 3 years of experience in grant and contract administration
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree

Day to Day

The ResearchAdministrator III provides professional oversight, guidance, and coordination to sponsored project administrative and fiscal operations through the development and administration of complex proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies within a college for sponsored projects.

• Assist with the submission of large, complex grant proposals- Provide guidance on the completion of all agency forms, entry into UFIRST, budget preparation, and ensure the proposal is submitted by the posted agency deadline.
• Guides and prepares PI’s and departmental administration through budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and/or related materials as necessary.
• Interacts with sponsors and staff to resolve problems and correct errors in fund management. Works with department administrators, principal investigator (P.I.), and University core offices to resolve issues.
• Responsible for the review of grant and contract award terms and conditions while using and interpreting the other award documents to determine budget, restrictions, invoicing schedule and other pertinent information.
• Review/monitor grant spending and work with the appropriate parties to manage and/or resolve any issues or concerns.
• Participate in the negotiation with grant and contracting officers to substantiate budget requests and to secure terms and conditions, which are consistent with policy.
• Provides post-award accounting of grants and contracts for department unites, principal investigators, and University core offices to ensure expenses are being paid according to contract.