Research Administrator, Pre-Award III

Emory University

. Support the day-to-day activities of a team of Pre-Award Specialists .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing pre-award activities for grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university guidelines. Proficient in coordinating team efforts and providing guidance to enhance workflow and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grants And Contracts ManagementFederal Regulations KnowledgeBudget Preparation And ReviewMS Office Suite ProficiencyTeam Coordination And Guidance

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentBudget JustificationCompliance MonitoringWorkflow ManagementResearch Administration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Pre-Award ActivitiesResearch ProposalsJust-In-Time ProcessBiosketch ReviewInstitutional Signature Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the day-to-day activities of a team of Pre-Award Specialists
Monitor workload distribution and raise concerns to the Research Administration Services Director
Provide guidance to team members
Coordinate with the RAS Director regarding pre-award activities, issue resolution, and workload distribution
Coordinate inter-team meetings with the Post-Award team lead
Manage pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts
Manage day-to-day operations and objectives for the assigned portfolio
Contribute information and ideas as part of a cross-functional team
Ensure effective workflow and adherence to quality standards
Assist faculty and principal investigators in developing, preparing, and submitting grant and contract proposals
Ensure applications meet agency and university guidelines, timetables, and deadlines, including the Just-In-Time process
Enter and route proposals for timely review
Secure required sub-award documents from collaborating institutions
Assist with budgets and budget justifications, including proofreading and accuracy checks
Review budgets for sponsor consistency and compliance with agency and University regulations
Advise principal investigators on administrative requirements, budget adjustments, and revisions
Coordinate and review biosketches and facilities and resources sections
Review proposals for sponsor guidelines on budget, format, font size, and page limits
Monitor and facilitate proposal routing in compliance with University procedures and institutional signature requirements
Obtain signatures as needed
Monitor proposal status and advise principal investigators on research protection protocol requirements and deadlines
Work effectively with central, school, department, and division offices on research proposals
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and five years of work-related grants and contracts experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
Proficiency with MS Office Suite software
Must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities