Senior Unit Research Administrator

USF Health

. Work closely with faculty and students to develop proposals while ensuring compliance with sponsor, University, and USF Health regulations, guidelines, and processes .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $93,994 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant proposal development, compliance with funding regulations, and financial administration of research funds. Proficient in budget calculation, reporting, and collaboration with faculty and research personnel.

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Grant Proposal DevelopmentBudget CalculationResearch AdministrationCompliance with RegulationsPost-Award Financial Management

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingBudget JustificationFinancial TrackingCost ProjectionsIRB Approval ProcessActivity ReportingResearch ComplianceGrant Award NegotiationResearch Fund ManagementExpense Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCritical ReviewTechnical AssistanceTraining Development

Industry Keywords

USF Health RegulationsSponsor GuidelinesResearch ComplianceProposal SubmissionPost-Award Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with faculty and students to develop proposals while ensuring compliance with sponsor, University, and USF Health regulations, guidelines, and processes
Provide technical assistance for grant proposal development and submission
Critically review, write, and edit research proposals
Calculate budgets, including direct and indirect costs, cost share, and program income
Develop budget justifications and review sub-recipient budgets and justifications
Complete sponsor application forms and USF internal forms accurately
Assist with Just in Time material requests, including IRB approvals and support forms
Develop and edit operating controls for compliance with policies and procedures
Provide activity reports to administrators
Monitor purchasing requests
Maintain and develop reports for Faculty Research Effort tracking
Develop presentations and training tools for faculty and staff
Provide post-award financial administration and management for complex research funds
Interpret funding regulations and guidelines; prepare renewals and periodic reports
Analyze expenses, develop cost projections, and provide financial tracking and fiscal control
Advise Principal Investigators and coordinate timely proposal submissions
Review proposals for compliance and review, negotiate, and accept grant awards
Provide technical assistance to PIs, research administrators, and the director
Manage and reconcile research faculty start-up accounts
Oversee post-award management and reports
Attend meetings, collaborate with research personnel, represent the college on committees/task forces, and back up the supervisor when needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Four years of research or research administration experience
A Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience
Must meet all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
May be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts