Hybrid Post-Award Research Administrator – Grants & Budgets

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston's Neurology division is seeking a Research Administration Specialist - Post Award to support post-award activities, grant reporting, and effort allocations.

The role includes cross-training for pre-award tasks, budget monitoring, subawards coordination, and preparing reports for NIH and other sponsors.

This exempt, hybrid position offers a structured schedule and opportunities to optimize research administration processes while supporting our research mission.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports the post-award lifecycle of sponsored projects from award setup through closeout.
• Monitors grant budgets, expenditures, payroll allocations, and effort reporting to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Prepares and submits progress, financial, stewardship, and closeout reports for NIH and other sponsors.
• Develops and presents financial and grant status reports to Principal Investigators (PIs), providing guidance on spending, projections, and compliance.
• Coordinates subawards, consultant agreements, and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate grant records and support audits, reporting, and sponsor communications.
• Participates in process improvements to enhance research administration operations.
• Cross-trains and supports pre-award activities, including proposal preparation, budget development, and grant submissions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

RACC certification

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston's Neurology division is seeking a Research Administration Specialist - Post Award to support post-award activities, grant reporting, and effort allocations.

The role includes cross-training for pre-award tasks, budget monitoring, subawards coordination, and preparing reports for NIH and other sponsors.

This exempt, hybrid position offers a structured schedule and opportunities to optimize research administration processes while supporting our research mission.