Manager of Research Administration

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work seeks a Manager of Research Administration to oversee administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts. You will review complex grants and budgets, ensure policy compliance, and serve as a primary liaison on financial and HR matters for a dynamic research program.

Hybrid work arrangement with on‑campus and remote flexibility; minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum Years of Experience Required 3.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts.
• Review and negotiate complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts.
• Prepare and negotiate budgets and related documents.
• Serve as primary contact regarding research grants and contracts and update databases and accounts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years experience

Job description

Job Description - Manager of Research Administration (26005685)

Manager of Research Administration

Social Work-Academic Programs - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005685 )

The School of Social Work at Pitt is consistently ranked among the top schools of social work in the nation. The School is known for its strong educational programs at the BASW, MSW, and PhD levels and national leadership on race and social problems, child welfare, and health and mental health. The social work values of the School permeate into its operations as well. Our devotion to diversity begins with our staff and faculty who bring a wide variety of experiences to our classrooms and our offices. Our excellent leadership and supervisors are people-focused, communicative, and supportive of your professional development – funding is set aside to help employees pay for development opportunities (training seminars, conferences, etc.).

Job Summary

Manages administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts and reviews and negotiates complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Reviews and reconciles financial and grant documents and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and negotiates complex budgets and related documents. Serves as a primary contact and resource regarding all aspects of research grants and contracts, updates databases and accounts, and develops and facilitates operational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

The Research Manager serves as the principal operational partner to the Faculty Director, managing the full range of administrative, personnel, financial liaison, and quality-control functions for the Faculty Director's research program. This position acts as a trusted extension of the Faculty Director — anticipating operational needs, exercising independent judgment on day-to-day matters, and ensuring the lab or research group runs efficiently, complies with sponsor and institutional policy, and is positioned for continued growth. The Research Manager oversees hiring and training of lab personnel, establishes and enforces internal systems and protocols, manages task and project workflows across the team, supports proposal development and progress reporting, and serves as the primary liaison to department/school administrators on financial and HR matters.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Grants & Contracts Manager (Pre & Post-Award)

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Grants & Contracts

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.