Grants & Research Administration Specialist

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's Office of Research Administration (ORA) seeks an ORA Grant Administrator to join the Coral Gables Campus. The role reviews completed sponsored proposals and negotiates awards in accordance with sponsor and UM requirements.

You will provide institutional-level research administration to multiple units, advise on sponsor policies, collaborate with investigators and study teams, and maintain compliance and records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant/related experience in research administration.
• Experience in proposal development review and submission, and award review and setup.
• Sponsored programs administration experience in a university setting preferred.
• Knowledge of NIH, DOD/DARPA, NSF, FAA, DOE, and OMB Circulars; Export Control Regulations; FAR.
• Knowledge of sponsor and University systems (Huron Research suite, grants.gov, eRA Commons, DMAS).
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong customer service.
• Ability to manage deadlines with accuracy and ethics.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, negotiates, and endorses completed proposals and awards.
• Ensures use of correct processes, forms, and submission requirements.
• Communicates with extramural agencies on proposal- and grant-related matters.
• Provides advice to staff regarding sponsored research administration issues.
• Collaborates with principal investigators and study teams.
• Keeps current on professional information through trainings.
• Establishes standards and deadlines for proposals.
• Ensures compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintains records of funding sources and grant applicants.
• Adheres to UM policies and safeguards University assets.
• Interacts with Compliance, IRB, Risk Management and sponsors to ensure efficient project management.

Skills

Grant administration

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Proposal review

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certified Clinical Research Associate (CRA) preferred

Tools

Huron Research

grants.gov

eRA Commons

Job description

The University of Miami's Office of Research Administration (ORA) seeks an ORA Grant Administrator to join the Coral Gables Campus. The role reviews completed sponsored proposals and negotiates awards in accordance with sponsor and UM requirements.

You will provide institutional-level research administration to multiple units, advise on sponsor policies, collaborate with investigators and study teams, and maintain compliance and records.