Lead Research Grants Administrator

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Dean-level staff member for the Social Work department to oversee pre-award and post-award administration of federal, state, private for-profit, and private nonprofit grants and contracts. The role leads the research administration team for assigned college units and ensures compliant, timely management of proposals and awards.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms with sponsors, guiding faculty and administrators, and maintaining electronic submission

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Education may be substituted with a 4-year degree or equivalent training.
• Security sensitive position; will require criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and submits proposals to external funding sources; initiates cost centers per award terms and conditions.
• Provides guidance to faculty, department administrators and university executives on grants and contracts issues.
• Leads the research administration team for assigned college units.
• Maintains web-based proposal submission and research administration systems.

Skills

Grant administration

Team leadership

Proposal review

Education

4-year degree or equivalent training

Tools

Electronic research administration systems

Job description

The University of Houston is seeking a Dean-level staff member for the Social Work department to oversee pre-award and post-award administration of federal, state, private for-profit, and private nonprofit grants and contracts. The role leads the research administration team for assigned college units and ensures compliant, timely management of proposals and awards.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms with sponsors, guiding faculty and administrators, and maintaining electronic submission