Research Administrator

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Provide proposal and award management support to designated engineering units .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant management and research administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while effectively collaborating with stakeholders. Proficient in proposal development, financial compliance, and operational policy execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant ManagementResearch AdministrationFinancial ComplianceProposal DevelopmentWorkday ERP

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Hard Skills

Proposal PreparationBudgetary Proposal DevelopmentFiscal Rules ApplicationAudit ReportingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelGoogle SuiteCloud-Based Grant AdministrationFinancial Computer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Sponsored ProjectsProposal SubmissionContract NegotiationResearch Administration PoliciesUniversity Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide proposal and award management support to designated engineering units
Manage research administration activities from proposal preparation through closeout
Develop nontechnical and budgetary proposal documents with Principal Investigators, Key Personnel, and research staff
Ensure accuracy and compliance with sponsor, state, and university requirements
Execute proposal submission, contract negotiation, and award setup activities
Execute financial compliance, audit, and reporting activities
Execute research administration operational policies and procedures covering financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance matters
Review and approve programmatic transactions throughout the sponsored project lifecycle
Serve as a key resource to unit leadership and staff and as liaison to partners and stakeholders
Develop and oversee operations and strategic planning to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Report directly to the Assistant Dean for Research Administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience in grant management/research administration at a university or research organization
Experience in cloud-based grant administration or financial computer systems
Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel, or Google Suite
Associate's degree required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience applying fiscal and administrative rules, regulations and procedures for administering sponsored projects
Experience with Workday ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively with multiple groups/stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to simultaneously execute multiple tasks while responding to multiple demands
Demonstrated ability to work independently to solve problems
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment
University sponsorship is not available
Applicants are required to upload a resume and a cover letter
Employment may require a criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Partially remote/hybrid work schedule of up to 3 days remote and 2 days onsite after initial training
Remote work flexibility after an initial 5-day onsite training period