Contract/Grant Administrator

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Contract/Grant Administrator to support pre-award and non-financial post-award activities for sponsored grants and contracts. You will partner with faculty investigators and department administrators to develop, review, and submit competitive proposals in compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university requirements.

The successful candidate will guide research administration, budgeting, award management, regulatory interpretation, and sponsored

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of related experience in sponsored programs or research administration.
• Experience with federal sponsors knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-award and non-financial post-award activities for grants and contracts.
• Develop, review, and submit competitive proposals.
• Provide guidance on budgeting, award management, regulatory interpretation, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted resource for investigators and departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pay Range:Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel:Not required

Position Introduction:

The Office of Research Services is seeking a Contract/Grant Administrator to support pre-award and non-financial post-award activities for sponsored grants and contracts. This position partners closely with faculty investigators, department administrators, sponsors, and university offices to develop, review, and submit competitive proposals while ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university requirements.

The successful candidate will provide guidance on research administration, proposal development, budgeting, award management, regulatory interpretation, and sponsored project compliance, while serving as a trusted resource for investigators and departments.

Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor's degree, and at least two years of sponsored programs, research administration, or related experience in a higher education or research environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage a complex portfolio of work independently, are essential. Experience in university research administration, electronic proposal systems, and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years related experience

Department Preferences:

• Experience with federal sponsors (NSF, NIH, DoD, NASA, DOE)Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance)Excel

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes