Grant Administrator — Research Operations & Compliance

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Grant Administrator for Research Administration. This role coordinates communications across the award lifecycle and ensures accurate records in Workday and the Huron Research Suite for audits and institutional reporting.

Responsibilities include supporting Award Management, Inbox and Account Management, NIH LRP coordination, and process improvements. Reports to the SPA Operations administrator and collaborates across KUMC units.

Qualifications

• 5 years of similar administrative work experience; education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Master's degree in accounting, business or life sciences.
• Experience with Workday and the Huron Research Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal communication throughout the award lifecycle for accurate records in Workday and Huron for audits and reporting.
• Support Award Management, Inbox Management, and Account Management activities as needed.
• Review funding opportunities and announce them in appropriate channels, then notify recipients.
• Maintain records in federal portals and institutional systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Contribute to process improvements and participate in relevant trainings and committees.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Organization

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Grant Administrator for Research Administration. This role coordinates communications across the award lifecycle and ensures accurate records in Workday and the Huron Research Suite for audits and institutional reporting.

Responsibilities include supporting Award Management, Inbox and Account Management, NIH LRP coordination, and process improvements. Reports to the SPA Operations administrator and collaborates across KUMC units.