Hybrid Research Administration Manager: Proposals & Awards

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department Research Administrator at University of Wisconsin–Madison provides proposal and award management support to engineering units, handling proposal development, award setup, and closeout, while coordinating with PIs and staff.

The role emphasizes compliance, budgeting, time management, and collaboration within the College of Engineering Research Services Team, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Research Administration.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in grant management/research administration at a university or research organization.
• Experience in cloud-based grant administration or financial computer systems.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel, or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Executes activities related to proposal submission, contract negotiation, and/or award setup on behalf of a unit.
• Executes activities related to financial compliance, audit, or reporting on behalf of a unit.
• Executes research administration operational policies and procedures including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance on behalf of a unit.
• Reviews and approves programmatic transactions spanning the life-cycle of sponsored projects to ensure compliance with institutional and/or sponsor policies and procedures.
• Serves as a key resource to leadership and staff in the unit as well a liaison to partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Workday ERP

Job description

The Department Research Administrator at University of Wisconsin–Madison provides proposal and award management support to engineering units, handling proposal development, award setup, and closeout, while coordinating with PIs and staff.

The role emphasizes compliance, budgeting, time management, and collaboration within the College of Engineering Research Services Team, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Research Administration.