Hybrid Post-Award Research Administrator

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a Research Advancement Administrator to manage post-award activities within the School of Life Sciences. The role supports post‑award Workday processing, account monitoring, reconciliations, and fund management for sponsored projects in collaboration with investigators and the SOLS team.

The position emphasizes compliance with sponsor terms, budgeting accuracy, and proactive financial oversight, in a hybrid on‑campus/remote setting in Tempe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Experience with post‑award administration and research contracting
• Familiarity with sponsor terms, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary post‑award contact for a portfolio of faculty investigators and sponsored projects.
• Provide financial guidance on expenditures, projections, and sponsor requirements.
• Review award documents and ensure compliance with federal regulations and university policies.
• Manage sponsored project accounts, monitor burn-rate, and process reimbursements and cost transfers.
• Prepare standard and non‑standard financial reports for investigators and sponsors.
• Collaborate with ORSPA and Business Office on award modifications, invoicing, and closeouts.

Skills

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Advance Excel (Pivot)

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Financial Management System(s)

HR systems

Forecasting Tool

Analytics Reporting

MS Office suite

Workday

Job description

Arizona State University seeks a Research Advancement Administrator to manage post-award activities within the School of Life Sciences. The role supports post‑award Workday processing, account monitoring, reconciliations, and fund management for sponsored projects in collaboration with investigators and the SOLS team.

The position emphasizes compliance with sponsor terms, budgeting accuracy, and proactive financial oversight, in a hybrid on‑campus/remote setting in Tempe.