On-Site Pre-Award Research Administrator (Irvine)

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University’s Office of Research is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to join its team in Irvine. The role supports proposal development, review, and compliance across disciplines, serving as a liaison with faculty and sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years in research administration, a bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of sponsor guidelines and federal regulations. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in research and sponsored programs administration.
• Knowledge of CFR, FAR, and sponsor guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Experience with compliance and federally funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate review of grant and contract proposals and advise on sponsor guidelines.
• Serve as Authorized Organizational Representative to submit proposals.
• Facilitate negotiations, contracts, and awards within delegated authority.
• Track proposals from notice of intent to submission and support investigators.
• Assist in pre-award activities and collaborations with SPS and IS&T staff.

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chapman University’s Office of Research is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to join its team in Irvine. The role supports proposal development, review, and compliance across disciplines, serving as a liaison with faculty and sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years in research administration, a bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of sponsor guidelines and federal regulations. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay.