Awards & Research Administration Program Lead

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases in Gainesville, FL seeks a Research Administrator III to manage grant and contract administration across multiple funding streams.

You will coordinate award setups, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout while collaborating with investigators and Institute leadership to ensure compliance and transparency. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in grant and contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating institute-funded research or award programs is preferred.
• Experience using proposal/award management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full lifecycle of Institute funding opportunities from planning to closeout.
• Administer internal RFAs, pilot and seed awards, fellowships, and donor-supported programs.
• Serve as primary administrative resource for applicants, award recipients, and Institute leadership.

Skills

Grant administration

Contract administration

Award management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Proposal Central

InfoReady

SmartSimple

Workday

Job description

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases in Gainesville, FL seeks a Research Administrator III to manage grant and contract administration across multiple funding streams.

You will coordinate award setups, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout while collaborating with investigators and Institute leadership to ensure compliance and transparency. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience.