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Demonstrates expertise in research administration, including grant lifecycle management, financial oversight, and compliance with sponsor guidelines. Proficient in developing budgets, financial reporting, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness.
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Research AdministrationGrant Lifecycle ManagementFinancial OversightBudget DevelopmentCompliance Management
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Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with Principal Investigators and research teams to support research administration activities throughout the grant lifecycle
- Interpret and advise on sponsor guidelines and funding opportunities
- Coordinate completion of application forms and required administrative documents
- Guide proposal strategy, timelines, and submission progress
- Assist with preparation, review, submission, and administration of grant proposals, contracts, and sponsored research applications
- Develop budgets, budget justifications, financial reports, and supporting documentation
- Provide financial oversight of assigned research areas
- Partner with investigators and central offices on spending strategies and long-term financial sustainability
- Monitor sponsored project expenditures and support compliant financial management
- Reconcile financial activity, investigate discrepancies, and support corrective actions
- Assist with forecasting, effort reporting, payroll allocations, purchasing, invoice processing, subaward administration, and award management
- Interpret sponsor guidelines and institutional policies
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Research Financial Management, Grants and Contracts, departmental leadership, and external sponsors
- Maintain accurate records and ensure sponsor, regulatory, and institutional compliance
- Support process improvement initiatives that enhance research administration services and operational effectiveness
- Report to the Director, Research Initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience required; or 7-10 years of directly related research administration experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience supporting sponsored research administration, grants administration, financial management, research operations, or related activities in an academic, healthcare, government, nonprofit, or research environment
- Knowledge of pre-award, post-award, or integrated research administration principles preferred
- Experience supporting federal, state, foundation, industry, or privately sponsored research programs preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with financial, reporting, or research administration systems preferred
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Tableau, Cognos, or similar platforms is a plus
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to build trusted relationships with investigators and stakeholders
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance and financial stewardship
- Ability to interpret policies, analyze information, and develop practical solutions
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay reflecting job, experience, and skills
- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Hybrid work arrangement
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Hard Skills
Grant Proposal PreparationFinancial ReportingBudget JustificationPre-Award AdministrationPost-Award AdministrationData AnalysisEffort ReportingInvoice ProcessingSubaward AdministrationResearch Operations
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Orientation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeTableauCognosResearch Administration Systems
Industry Keywords
Sponsored ResearchFederal FundingState FundingFoundation GrantsNonprofit Research